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DVU 749T

1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,580 mi
Last recorded92,580 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super58,352 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDVU 749T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 850 Super
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 92,580 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Mar 2024 92,541 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both. ()

Pass 4 Apr 2023 92,491 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 92,434 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Mar 2021 92,289 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 92,289 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 92,182 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 91,776 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 31,904 miles

both rear tyres perished

front subframe rear bushes split

slight corrosion underside of vehicle

slight play ball joints

Pass 22 Feb 2010 26,869 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 73,554 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 73,554 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 67,340 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 65,783 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 7 Sep 2006 65,740 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

oil leak from engine

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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DVU 749T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DVU 749T, 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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DVU 749T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super, first registered on 22 June 1979.

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