CarVerify

Free Car Check

FPC 307V

1979 Austin Morris Mini City

Blue Petrol 848cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

27 mi
Last recorded27 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini City47,767 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Austin Morris
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPC 307V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini City
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 27 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 75,231 miles

over sills fitted and o/s jacking piont corroding but outside of prescribed areas

Pass 16 Jan 2015 74,409 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s/r shock reduced damping

over sills fitted and o/s jacking point corroding but outside of prescribed areas

Fail 16 Jan 2015 74,409 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s/r shock reduced damping

over sills fitted and o/s jacking point corroding but outside of prescribed areas

Pass 10 Feb 2014 71,687 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 71,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 71,104 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 70,969 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2013 70,969 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 81,808 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 81,793 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 81,616 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 81,596 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 81,115 miles

brakes would benefit from adjusting

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini City?

Based on 4,981 MOT tests across 672 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
588
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
672
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 547
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 313
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 277
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 235
brake recording little or no effort 217
Full Austin Morris Mini City reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FPC 307V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini City in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1979 Austin Morris Mini City models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 47,767 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Morris Mini City fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 547 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FPC 307V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FPC 307V?

You can check the full history of FPC 307V by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FPC 307V registered?

FPC 307V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 6 November 1979.

Is FPC 307V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FPC 307V shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FPC 307V have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FPC 307V. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.