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HGF 697T

1979 Austin Morris Mini 850

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

59,540 mi
Last recorded59,540 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 85059,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGF 697T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 850
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 59,540 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 59,425 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 2 Sep 2015 59,319 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 59,178 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2013 59,076 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2012 58,919 miles

Nearside front tyre perished & starting to crack on outer sidewall

Offside front tyre perished & starting to crack on outer sidewall

Slight corrosion to offside front upper inner wheel arch

Pass 24 Jun 2011 58,789 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 58,489 miles

Both outer sills rusty.

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

Corrosion to nearside front floor pan.

Corrosion to nearside front outer sill.

Pass 3 Jul 2009 58,308 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 58,085 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 57,717 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 57,216 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 57,195 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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HGF 697T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 HGF 697T, 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 HGF 697T registered?

HGF 697T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850, first registered on 1 March 1979.

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