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FRT 892T

1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,000 mi
Last recorded81,000 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2013
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super58,352 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRT 892T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 850 Super
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2013 81,000 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 81,000 miles

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

Oil leak

no rear seat belts fitted

rear seat base loose

Fail 4 Jan 2012 81,000 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Oil leak

no rear seat belts fitted

rear seat base loose

Pass 24 Dec 2010 80,000 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 66,099 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 66,099 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

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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FRT 892T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FRT 892T, 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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What year was FRT 892T registered?

FRT 892T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super, first registered on 12 June 1979.

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The MOT history for FRT 892T shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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