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UOT 294T

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,260 mi
Last recorded80,260 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2018
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto47,419 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUOT 294T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000 Auto
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2018 80,260 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor holed in centre (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor holed in centre (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 75,601 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

dripping in waxoyl preventing full inspection of vehicle

Fail 7 Jun 2017 75,601 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

dripping in waxoyl preventing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 17 Sep 2013 75,494 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 75,332 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 75,158 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 74,790 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 74,788 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 74,748 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 74,748 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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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UOT 294T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UOT 294T, 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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UOT 294T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto, first registered on 5 January 1979.

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