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WHW 232T

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

19,617 mi
Last recorded19,617 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto47,419 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWHW 232T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000 Auto
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2016 19,617 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside and nearside(upper and lower) front ball joint dust covers split

Fail 4 Jul 2016 19,617 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside and nearside(upper and lower) front ball joint dust covers split

Pass 7 Jul 2014 19,417 miles

Vehicle too low for RBT

Pass 14 Sep 2012 19,245 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 19,242 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 19,035 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 19,035 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 18,774 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 18,025 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 18,025 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2006 17,731 miles

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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WHW 232T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WHW 232T, 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 WHW 232T registered?

WHW 232T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto, first registered on 3 July 1979.

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