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ERM 397V

1979 Austin Morris Mini 850

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

10,477 mi
Last recorded10,477 miles
Recorded on21 May 2014
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 85059,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERM 397V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 850
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2014 10,477 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 7,293 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 7,241 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 4,136 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 1,757 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 99,751 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 96,214 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 96,192 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 92,788 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 89,481 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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ERM 397V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ERM 397V, 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 ERM 397V registered?

ERM 397V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850, first registered on 10 September 1979.

Is ERM 397V safe to buy?

The MOT history for ERM 397V shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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