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CSR 13L

1979 Austin Morris Mini 850

Brown Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

72,359 mi
Last recorded72,359 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 85059,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCSR 13L
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 850
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 72,359 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 72,318 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 72,280 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 72,242 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 72,242 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 May 2021 71,686 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2020 71,650 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 71,640 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 71,637 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2013 71,626 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 71,626 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 71,625 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 71,625 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

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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CSR 13L is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 in Brown with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CSR 13L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CSR 13L?

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What year was CSR 13L registered?

CSR 13L is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850, first registered on 19 October 1979.

Is CSR 13L safe to buy?

The MOT history for CSR 13L shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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