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APL 109T

1979 Austin Morris Mini 850

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,414 mi
Last recorded99,414 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2008
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 85059,640 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPL 109T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 850
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2008 99,414 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 99,412 miles

Lower Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 95,398 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 95,396 miles

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

Front Lower Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini 850?

Based on 1,217 MOT tests across 178 vehicles.

68.9%
Pass Rate
343
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
178
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 101
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 69
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 59
brake recording little or no effort 56
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 46
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APL 109T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 in Green 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 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 59,640 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 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 101 recorded failures. If you're considering buying APL 109T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Morris Mini 850 typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 47 years old, this Austin Morris Mini 850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was APL 109T registered?

APL 109T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850, first registered on 12 January 1979.

Is APL 109T safe to buy?

The MOT history for APL 109T shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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