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DME 874V

1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

86,619 mi
Last recorded86,619 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2020
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super58,352 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDME 874V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 850 Super
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2020 86,619 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 86,549 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 86,380 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 86,235 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Jun 2017 86,179 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jun 2016 86,142 miles

rust to front inner floor

floor rusted

oil leak

Fail 25 May 2016 86,050 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

floor rusted

oil leak

rust to front inner floor

Pass 3 Jun 2015 85,870 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

under vehical smell of fuel

Fail 3 Jun 2015 85,870 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

under vehical smell of fuel

Pass 10 Jun 2014 85,137 miles

Coolant leak

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 84,220 miles

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 83,181 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 18 Jun 2012 83,181 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 81,288 miles

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

engine and gear box has bad oil leak

nearside front floor pan corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2011 81,288 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

engine and gear box has bad oil leak

nearside front floor pan corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2010 79,347 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 77,084 miles

exhaust smoking

slight play rear suspension bush

Fail 22 Jun 2009 77,084 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust smoking

slight play rear suspension bush

Pass 18 Jun 2008 74,807 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 74,807 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

slight play in steering colunm

Pass 11 Jun 2007 73,251 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 71,232 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 71,195 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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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DME 874V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 DME 874V, 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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DME 874V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super, first registered on 5 October 1979.

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