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BAH 84T

1978 Austin Morris Mini 850

Orange Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

60,397 mi
Last recorded60,397 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2012
Typical for 1978 Austin Morris Mini 85048,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAH 84T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 850
Year1978
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2012 60,397 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Apr 2012 60,397 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 59,922 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 59,922 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 58,652 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 56,969 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 56,969 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (1.4.B.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 39,528 miles

Rear inner wings thin (rust). Suspect B posts repaired with filler in seat belt mount area.

Fail 6 Feb 2008 39,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear inner wings thin (rust). Suspect B posts repaired with filler in seat belt mount area.

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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BAH 84T is a 1978 Austin Morris Mini 850 in Orange with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1978 Austin Morris Mini 850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 48,176 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 BAH 84T, 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 48 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 BAH 84T registered?

BAH 84T is a 1978 Austin Morris Mini 850, first registered on 4 August 1978.

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