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EDV 788T

1979 Austin Morris Mini 850

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

81,460 mi
Last recorded81,460 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 85059,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDV 788T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 850
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 81,460 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 81,039 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 80,673 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 80,673 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 80,470 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 80,208 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 79,572 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 79,246 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 79,062 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 78,798 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 78,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2009 78,571 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 78,267 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 77,996 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 77,743 miles

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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EDV 788T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 EDV 788T, 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 EDV 788T registered?

EDV 788T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850, first registered on 12 July 1979.

Is EDV 788T safe to buy?

The MOT history for EDV 788T shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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