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BCF 380T

1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

84,455 mi
Last recorded84,455 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2009
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super58,352 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCF 380T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 850 Super
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2009 84,455 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both front wheel bearings slight noise when rotating

Fail 3 Oct 2009 84,455 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both front wheel bearings slight noise when rotating

Pass 30 Oct 2008 84,226 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 84,226 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2007 81,253 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2007 81,253 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 77,029 miles

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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BCF 380T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BCF 380T, 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 BCF 380T registered?

BCF 380T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super, first registered on 1 July 1979.

Is BCF 380T safe to buy?

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