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HGC 180T

1979 Austin Morris Mini 850

White Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

54,040 mi
Last recorded54,040 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2009
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 85059,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGC 180T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 850
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2009 54,040 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 46,369 miles

rear fuel pipe corroded

rear subframe corroded

rear subframe mountings corrosion close to fail

slight play in n/s/r radius arm bushes

slight play in nearside front top & bottom swivels

slight play in offside lower swivel

Fail 15 Sep 2007 45,656 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

both rear tyre walls cracking and cut

both rear tyres close to limit of wear

offside side sill corroded

rear petrol pipe corroded

rear sub frame mountings corroded close to fail

rear subframe corroded

slight play in nearside front top and bottom swivels

slight play in nearside rear radius arm

slight play in offside lower ball joint

Pass 10 Aug 2006 38,351 miles

see previous advise sheet !

Fail 9 Aug 2006 38,312 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

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

corrosion on rear subframe close to fail

steering wheel mis-aligned !

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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HGC 180T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 in White with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HGC 180T, 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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HGC 180T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850, first registered on 7 February 1979.

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