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AJO 953V

1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super

Brown Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2013
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,239 mi
Last recorded87,239 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2012
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super58,352 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJO 953V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 850 Super
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2012 87,239 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 15 Mar 2012 87,239 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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AJO 953V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super in Brown with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 AJO 953V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJO 953V registered?

AJO 953V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super, first registered on 10 December 1979.

Is AJO 953V safe to buy?

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