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HWD 87V

1979 Austin Morris Mini 850

White Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

1,473 mi
Last recorded1,473 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 85059,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHWD 87V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 850
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 1,473 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 1,473 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 May 2017 1,291 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 1,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 1,176 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 1,155 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 935 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 935 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 8 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 72,021 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air box insecure

brake pedal rubber poor condition

brake pipes under bonnet poor condition

brake pipes underneath poor condition

front subframe bushes slight play

nearside front tyre cracking

offside front inner wing area / bulk head poor condition

offside rear tyre cracking

slight play offside front door hinge

slight play steering column

Fail 21 Aug 2008 72,016 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air box insecure

brake pedal rubber poor condition

brake pipes under bonnet poor condition

brake pipes underneath poor condition

front subframe bushes slight play

nearside front tyre cracking

offside front inner wing area / bulk head poor condition

offside rear tyre cracking

slight play offside front door hinge

slight play steering column

Pass 18 Jul 2007 69,833 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 69,832 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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HWD 87V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 in White with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HWD 87V, 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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HWD 87V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850, first registered on 2 August 1979.

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