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XOL 852T

1978 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Brown Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

35,583 mi
Last recorded35,583 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2008
Typical for 1978 Austin Morris Mini 100051,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXOL 852T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2008 35,583 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 35,583 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 9 May 2007 33,896 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 34,400 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini 1000?

Based on 9,311 MOT tests across 1,335 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
524
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
1,335
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 726
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 519
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 472
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 470
brake recording little or no effort 382
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XOL 852T is a 1978 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Brown with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1978 Austin Morris Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 51,620 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 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 726 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XOL 852T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XOL 852T registered?

XOL 852T is a 1978 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 16 November 1978.

Is XOL 852T safe to buy?

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