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MNV 879P

1976 Austin Mini 1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

46,169 mi
Last recorded46,169 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2018
Typical for 1976 Austin Mini 100055,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMNV 879P
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2018 46,169 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 45,281 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 42,957 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 7 Aug 2010 42,939 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Coolant leak

Pass 4 Aug 2009 41,067 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 36,554 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 33,176 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 29,970 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 29,932 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000?

Based on 7,092 MOT tests across 1,013 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
390
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
1,013
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 443
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 380
brake recording little or no effort 296
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 235
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 218
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MNV 879P is a 1976 Austin Mini 1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1976 Austin Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 55,676 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini 1000 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 443 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MNV 879P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini 1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 50 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MNV 879P registered?

MNV 879P is a 1976 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 4 February 1976.

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