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DMY 61T

1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super

Brown Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

54,103 mi
Last recorded54,103 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super58,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDMY 61T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 850 Super
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 54,103 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 50,840 miles

oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2015 50,836 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall split (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps dim (1.1.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2013 47,067 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 46,243 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 43,964 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 43,720 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 43,709 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 42,932 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 42,670 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 42,233 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 42,190 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2006 39,672 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

bonnet struts defective

boot struts defective

bumper insecure

nail in tyre

spare tyre defective

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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DMY 61T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super 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 Super models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 58,352 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 DMY 61T, 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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DMY 61T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super, first registered on 16 June 1979.

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