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ADY 488V

1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,687 mi
Last recorded92,687 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2008
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super58,352 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADY 488V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 850 Super
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2008 92,687 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s sill corroded

rear fog light missing

Fail 19 Nov 2008 92,687 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s sill corroded

rear fog light missing

very little reserve travel on footbrake

Pass 6 Dec 2007 55,458 miles

signs of corrosion underside

Fail 6 Dec 2007 55,458 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

signs of corrosion underside

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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ADY 488V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 850 Super fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 152 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ADY 488V, 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 ADY 488V registered?

ADY 488V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super, first registered on 1 September 1979.

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