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GLO 802T

1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2016
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,356 mi
Last recorded68,356 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2015
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super58,352 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGLO 802T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 850 Super
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2015 68,356 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 83,561 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 81,731 miles

Battery insecure

Both front floor pans slight corrosion

Both inner sills slight corrosion

Both outer sills in places has slight corrosion

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear subframe mounting panel has slight corrosion

Fail 22 Sep 2009 81,730 miles

Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Battery insecure

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 79,864 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 79,860 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Lower Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s brake disc pad not operating over the full braking surface

brake fluid all around rear and front brake back plates maybe leakage or as a result of previous bleeding of brakes

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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GLO 802T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 Super fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 152 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GLO 802T, 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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GLO 802T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super, first registered on 1 July 1979.

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