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JGN 925T

1979 Austin Morris Mini 850

Brown Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

6,530 mi
Last recorded6,530 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 85059,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJGN 925T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 850
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 6,530 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 6,393 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 6,190 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 5,850 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 5,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2011 96,020 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 96,020 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 May 2010 39,999 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2010 39,999 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 39,999 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 39,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2008 39,999 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 36,023 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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JGN 925T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 in Brown 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 JGN 925T, 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 JGN 925T registered?

JGN 925T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850, first registered on 23 May 1979.

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The MOT history for JGN 925T shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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