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ARD 610T

1979 Austin Morris Mini 850

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2016
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

8,396 mi
Last recorded8,396 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2015
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 85059,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARD 610T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 850
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2015 8,396 miles

Offside Front floor pan corroded and holed

Fail 19 Oct 2015 8,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' sun strip (8.3.1e)

Offside Front floor pan corroded and holed

Pass 19 Nov 2014 3,156 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 93,632 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 89,104 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

n/s engine mount unbonded

Pass 28 Sep 2011 86,602 miles

rear brake efficency slightly low

Pass 18 Oct 2010 82,364 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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ARD 610T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ARD 610T, 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 ARD 610T registered?

ARD 610T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850, first registered on 9 May 1979.

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The MOT history for ARD 610T shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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