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FEL 913V

1979 Austin Morris Mini Special

Red Petrol 1293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

6,552 mi
Last recorded6,552 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini Special52,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFEL 913V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Special
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 6,552 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2025 6,544 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 6,424 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 6,359 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2022 6,271 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 6,171 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 6,065 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 5,722 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 5,475 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 5,318 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 4,703 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 4,467 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 4,467 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 4,170 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 3,623 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 3,461 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 2,874 miles

lower column bush slight play

Pass 26 Mar 2010 2,002 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 4 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 913V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini Special in Red with a 1,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 913V, 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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What year was FEL 913V registered?

FEL 913V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini Special, first registered on 3 October 1979.

Is FEL 913V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FEL 913V shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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