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EPR 452V

1979 Austin Morris Mini 850

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

48,447 mi
Last recorded48,447 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 85059,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPR 452V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 850
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 48,447 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 48,317 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 48,212 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 48,103 miles

Oil leak

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 29 Apr 2014 47,985 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2014 47,982 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2013 47,840 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 18 Apr 2012 47,501 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 47,497 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2011 46,990 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 46,976 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2010 46,610 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 46,609 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 45,879 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 45,427 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 44,948 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 44,212 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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EPR 452V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EPR 452V, 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 EPR 452V registered?

EPR 452V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850, first registered on 27 September 1979.

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