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CYW 372V

1979 Austin Morris Mini 850

Green Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

87,714 mi
Last recorded87,714 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 85059,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCYW 372V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 850
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 87,714 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 87,286 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 85,760 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 85,006 miles

lower steering column bush worn

o/s/f seat belt slightly frayed

Pass 23 Jul 2009 83,567 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 83,468 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 82,413 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 81,500 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

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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CYW 372V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 in Green with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CYW 372V, 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.

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What year was CYW 372V registered?

CYW 372V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850, first registered on 1 September 1979.

Is CYW 372V safe to buy?

The MOT history for CYW 372V 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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