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HDU 265V

1979 Austin Morris Mini 850

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,237 mi
Last recorded48,237 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 85059,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHDU 265V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 850
Year1979
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 48,237 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 2,285 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 2,285 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2013 1,555 miles

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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HDU 265V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HDU 265V, 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 HDU 265V registered?

HDU 265V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850, first registered on 8 August 1979.

Is HDU 265V safe to buy?

The MOT history for HDU 265V shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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