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DAO 935T

1979 Austin Morris Mini 850

Brown Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,726 mi
Last recorded17,726 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 85059,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAO 935T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 850
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 17,726 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 17,699 miles

Slight corrosion n/s/f sill

Slight corrosion o/s/r sill

Pass 28 Apr 2016 17,131 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 15,524 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 14,786 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 13,939 miles

Engine mounting bushes in poor condition

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Protective coating applied to underside of vehicle.

Pass 30 Mar 2012 13,407 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 13,407 miles

Offside Front Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Fail 12 Jun 2009 123,465 miles

Centre Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Centre Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 123,465 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 11,603 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 11,603 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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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DAO 935T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 in Brown with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DAO 935T, 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

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What year was DAO 935T registered?

DAO 935T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850, first registered on 18 June 1979.

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