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BUR 664T

1978 Austin Morris Mini 850

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

2,000 mi
Last recorded2,000 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 1978 Austin Morris Mini 85048,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUR 664T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 850
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 2,000 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (7.1.2)

both front trumpet rubbers not sitting correctly

self park on wipers not working

Fail 30 Apr 2018 2,000 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front trumpet rubbers not sitting correctly

self park on wipers not working

Pass 8 Sep 2016 2,000 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside door mirror cracked

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front trumpet cones boots not sitting correctly

both front tyres cracking between treads

self park on wipers inop

Pass 11 Sep 2015 2,000 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 2,000 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 2,000 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

both front suspension trumpet units boots insecure

n/s door mirror glass cracked

Fail 28 Aug 2014 2,000 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

both front suspension trumpet units boots insecure

n/s door mirror glass cracked

Pass 23 Aug 2013 2,000 miles

both front suspension cone rubbers on top suspension arm insecure

n/s door mirror glass cracked

n/s/f tyre cracking

o/s/f tyre cracking

Fail 21 Aug 2013 2,000 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front suspension cone rubbers on top suspension arm insecure

n/s door mirror glass cracked

n/s/f tyre cracking

n/s/rtyre cracking

o/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 14 Aug 2012 1,630 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 13 Aug 2012 1,630 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

exhaut system bracket snapped

Pass 22 Aug 2011 1,335 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2011 1,333 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment loose (2.4.F.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

both seats insecure

Fail 6 Aug 2010 1,183 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 1,183 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 1,165 miles

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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BUR 664T is a 1978 Austin Morris Mini 850 in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 BUR 664T, 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 BUR 664T registered?

BUR 664T is a 1978 Austin Morris Mini 850, first registered on 11 October 1978.

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