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CEX 682T

1978 Austin Morris Mini 850

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

1 mi
Last recorded1 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 1978 Austin Morris Mini 85048,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCEX 682T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 850
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 1 miles

nsf brake has very slight brake bind

Pass 16 Aug 2017 1 miles

slight brake bind nsf

Fail 16 Aug 2017 1 miles

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

slight brake bind nsf

Pass 9 Sep 2016
Pass 9 Sep 2015 1 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2014

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2013

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012

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

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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CEX 682T is a 1978 Austin Morris Mini 850 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 CEX 682T, 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 CEX 682T registered?

CEX 682T is a 1978 Austin Morris Mini 850, first registered on 1 November 1978.

Is CEX 682T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CEX 682T shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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