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ERA 8T

1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,555 mi
Last recorded68,555 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2013
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super58,352 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERA 8T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 850 Super
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2013 68,555 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 68,521 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 68,521 miles

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

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

slight play in nearside radius arm

Pass 30 Jun 2011 68,427 miles

slight brake imbalance....

Pass 5 Jun 2010 68,274 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 8 Jun 2009 68,145 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 67,935 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 67,935 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2007 67,731 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 67,731 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 67,230 miles

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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ERA 8T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super in Yellow with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ERA 8T, 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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What year was ERA 8T registered?

ERA 8T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super, first registered on 13 July 1979.

Is ERA 8T safe to buy?

The MOT history for ERA 8T shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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