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EKH 742T

1979 Austin Morris Mini 850

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

58,752 mi
Last recorded58,752 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 85059,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKH 742T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 850
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 58,752 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 58,492 miles

Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted both (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Apr 2017 58,075 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate loose

Pass 9 Apr 2016 57,346 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 56,606 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 56,595 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 56,238 miles

Slight Movement O/S/F & N/S/F Bottom Ball Joint Swievels.

Pass 26 Apr 2013 55,657 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 55,657 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 55,601 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 55,598 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 55,409 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 55,364 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 55,205 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 55,034 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 54,962 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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EKH 742T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EKH 742T, 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.

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What year was EKH 742T registered?

EKH 742T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850, first registered on 15 March 1979.

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