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GNC 498V

1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,860 mi
Last recorded30,860 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super58,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGNC 498V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 850 Super
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 30,860 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 10 Aug 2015 26,913 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2014 22,898 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

fuel cap seal deteriorating

nearside wiper blade deteriorating

offside front brake backplate insecure

Pass 29 Jul 2013 22,339 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2013 22,339 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2012 21,140 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 20,739 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 20,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 20,228 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 49,128 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

ADVISE N/S/F TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT

ADVISE O/S/R TYRE LOW ON TREAD

Fail 28 Apr 2009 20,213 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

signs of corrosion to bulkhead

signs of corrosion to floors rear subframe bootfloor and sills

Pass 30 Sep 2005 19,421 miles

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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GNC 498V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 GNC 498V, 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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GNC 498V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super, first registered on 6 September 1979.

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