1979 Austin Morris Mini City MOT Pass Rate
Pass rate for Mini City models manufactured in 1979, based on 219 real MOT test results.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
1979 Austin Morris Mini City MOT Analysis
The 1979 Austin Morris Mini City has an MOT pass rate of 46.1% based on 219 tests — significantly below the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 50,047 miles on the odometer. With a 53.9% failure rate, the 1979 Mini City is rated as "Very Poor" for MOT reliability.
The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1979 Austin Morris Mini City is Noise, emissions and leaks, responsible for 0.5% of failures. Emissions failures occur when exhaust gases exceed legal limits for carbon monoxide (CO), hydrocarbons (HC), or particulate matter (diesel). Common causes include faulty oxygen sensors, clogged catalytic converters, or DPF issues on diesel vehicles. Typical repair costs range from £100–1,000+.
Top failures specific to 1979 models only. The overall Mini City page may show different rankings.
What Fails Most
What Fails on This Car?
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| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Noise, Emissions And Leaks | 0.5% | 1 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 50,047 miFor every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.
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| Category | Rate / 10K mi | Raw % | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 0.09 | 0.5% | 1 |
Mileage Statistics
Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.
About This Data
The 1979 Austin Morris Mini City has an MOT pass rate of 46.1% based on 219 tests — significantly below the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 50,047 miles on the odometer. With a 53.9% failure rate, the 1979 Mini City is rated as "Very Poor" for MOT reliability.
If you own or are considering buying a 1979 Austin Morris Mini City, be prepared for above-average maintenance costs. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to noise, emissions and leaks: If the engine management light is on, get it diagnosed before the MOT. For diesel cars, ensure the DPF has completed a regeneration cycle. Regular servicing and using premium fuel before the test can help. At 50,047 average miles, these vehicles are in the mid-range where component wear starts to become a factor.
Noise, emissions and leaks — 0.5% of failures
Noise, emissions and leaks issues account for 0.5% of MOT failures on 1979 Austin Morris Mini City models. Emissions failures occur when exhaust gases exceed legal limits for carbon monoxide (CO), hydrocarbons (HC), or particulate matter (diesel). Common causes include faulty oxygen sensors, clogged catalytic converters, or DPF issues on diesel vehicles. Typical repair costs: £100–1,000+. Pre-MOT check: If the engine management light is on, get it diagnosed before the MOT. For diesel cars, ensure the DPF has completed a regeneration cycle. Regular servicing and using premium fuel before the test can help.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.