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DHN 96T

1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

23,207 mi
Last recorded23,207 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super58,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHN 96T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 850 Super
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2017 23,207 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded quarter panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor (2.4.A.3)

Ball joint has slight play steering rack inner joint (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded at front master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive quarter panel (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 22,395 miles

welding repairs covered with protective coating

Fail 27 Jun 2016 22,370 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at front and rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at rear (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 21,838 miles

slight play at front ball joints

Fail 16 Jun 2015 21,802 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play at front ball joints

Pass 10 Jun 2014 20,839 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside door hinge worn

slight noise at nearside rear wheelbearing

steering rack arm[offside] inner joint

Fail 2 Jun 2014 20,816 miles

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

Offside Inner 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 wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

offside door hinge worn

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight noise at nearside rear wheelbearing

steering rack arm[offside] inner joint

Pass 19 Jun 2013 18,863 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 18,469 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 10 Jun 2010 17,812 miles

slight corrosion on o/s floor pan area

Fail 10 Jun 2010 17,812 miles

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

slight corrosion on o/s floor pan area

Pass 12 Jun 2009 17,179 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 17,179 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini 850 Super?

Based on 1,726 MOT tests across 218 vehicles.

64.1%
Pass Rate
587
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
218
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 152
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 121
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 100
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 93
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 91
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DHN 96T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 58,352 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 Super fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 152 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DHN 96T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Morris Mini 850 Super typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 47 years old, this Austin Morris Mini 850 Super is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DHN 96T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super, first registered on 15 August 1979.

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