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LYC 298V

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,653 mi
Last recorded64,653 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2011
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto47,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYC 298V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000 Auto
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2011 64,653 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 64,652 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 58,844 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

General underbody corrosion developing to chassis, floor pans and sill panels.

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 14 Dec 2009 58,844 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

General underbody corrosion developing to chassis, floor pans and sill panels.

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 11 Nov 2008 52,858 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 52,858 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto?

Based on 926 MOT tests across 132 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
365
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
132
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 59
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 49
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 49
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 45
Steering rack gaiter split 43
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LYC 298V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 47,419 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 59 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LYC 298V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 47 years old, this Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LYC 298V registered?

LYC 298V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto, first registered on 20 August 1979.

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