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12 LRC

1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super

Black Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

466 mi
Last recorded466 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super58,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration12 LRC
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 850 Super
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 6 Feb 2019 466 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 466 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 465 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 4,657 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 368 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 87,542 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini 850 Super?

Based on 1,726 MOT tests across 218 vehicles.

64.1%
Pass Rate
587
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
218
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 152
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 121
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 100
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 93
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 91
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12 LRC is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super in Black with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 58,352 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Morris Mini 850 Super fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 152 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 12 LRC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Morris Mini 850 Super typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 47 years old, this Austin Morris Mini 850 Super is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 12 LRC registered?

12 LRC is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super, first registered on 30 July 1979.

Is 12 LRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 12 LRC shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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