1979 Austin Morris MINI 1.0L Petrol · ELJ 651V
1979 Austin Morris MINI (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1979. Recorded mileage 83,414 miles. MOT valid until 05/05/2027. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN MORRIS MINI
- Year / Origin
- 1979 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/05/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,414 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1979
- Engine
- 998cc
ELJ 651V Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/05/2026
- 83,414 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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ELJ 651V Mileage History
- 06/05/202683,413 mi
- 07/05/202683,414 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 330 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
ELJ 651V MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1979 Austin Morris Mini (ELJ 651V) between May 2026 and May 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
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