MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
63,845 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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rear subframe poor quality
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
rear subframe poor quality
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension rod insecurely attached lock nuts loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension rod insecurely attached lock nut loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Position lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
hazards fitted but not required and are not working
rear subframe poorly manufactured
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
front sub frame and mounts in poor condition
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini 850?
Based on 1,217 MOT tests across 178 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FWK 381T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 FWK 381T, 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 FWK 381T registered?
FWK 381T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850, first registered on 12 June 1979.
Is FWK 381T safe to buy?
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