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FVS 50T

1979 Austin Morris Mini 850

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

75,954 mi
Last recorded75,954 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 85059,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVS 50T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 850
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 75,954 miles

Both outer sills slightly corroded

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 May 2025 75,920 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 75,680 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end drum stick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 75,469 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor n/s and o/s (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 75,324 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (e))

foot brake efficiency just met

Pass 15 May 2019 74,970 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 74,342 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 73,863 miles

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

Nearside Rear outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2016 73,608 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 72,860 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 71,647 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 70,352 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f and o/s/f floor slightly corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2012 68,250 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 68,249 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini 850?

Based on 1,217 MOT tests across 178 vehicles.

68.9%
Pass Rate
343
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
178
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 101
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 69
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 59
brake recording little or no effort 56
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 46
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FVS 50T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 59,640 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Morris Mini 850 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 101 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FVS 50T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Morris Mini 850 typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 47 years old, this Austin Morris Mini 850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FVS 50T registered?

FVS 50T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850, first registered on 16 July 1979.

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