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FEL 818V

1979 Austin Morris Mini Special

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

13,213 mi
Last recorded13,213 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini Special52,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFEL 818V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Special
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 13,213 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 13,200 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner both upper dust covers

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s/f brake pipe damp

subframes corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2020 31,853 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill front /middle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 12,878 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 128,778 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 12,501 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 12,501 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 10,848 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 10,369 miles

both steering rack ends play

Pass 16 Feb 2009 10,315 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 10,308 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 10,200 miles

rear tyre treads worn

slight wear in steering rack joints

Pass 17 Feb 2007 7,814 miles

rear tyre treads worn

slight wear in steering rack joints

Pass 17 Feb 2006 91 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini Special?

Based on 1,388 MOT tests across 176 vehicles.

70.5%
Pass Rate
426
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
176
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 95
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 69
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 67
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 63
brake recording little or no effort 52
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FEL 818V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini Special in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1979 Austin Morris Mini Special models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 52,781 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Austin Morris Mini Special fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 95 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FEL 818V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Morris Mini Special typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 47 years old, this Austin Morris Mini Special is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FEL 818V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini Special, first registered on 5 October 1979.

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