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FNC 354V

1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

56,910 mi
Last recorded56,910 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2014
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super58,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNC 354V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 850 Super
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2014 56,910 miles

Front pannel slightly corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2013 56,159 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 55,820 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 54,370 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 54,296 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

All four shock absorbers casinging rusty and rubber mountings in poor condition

Both rear brake back plates rusty

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lower steering coloum bush worn

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Slight twist in nearside front and both rear brake flexy hoses

under body rusty in many areas around sub frame mountings and jacking points.

Pass 4 Aug 2009 48,737 miles

slight damage to n/s/f jacking point

slight exhaust blow at manifold area

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 5 Sep 2008 45,105 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 45,029 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 37,315 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 35,080 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 18 Jul 2006 35,080 miles

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

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

oil leak

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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FNC 354V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super in Green 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 FNC 354V, 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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FNC 354V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super, first registered on 2 August 1979.

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