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JRO 223V

1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2023
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

58,698 mi
Last recorded58,698 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super58,352 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRO 223V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 850 Super
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 58,698 miles

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 8 Jan 2021 58,697 miles

Under vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 17 Jan 2020 58,690 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

under vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 11 Jan 2019 58,548 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 58,395 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 58,395 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front floor pan corroded /may need attention next year

Pass 11 Jan 2017 58,189 miles

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

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

Offside Front floor section deteriorating/corrosion evident

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 58,189 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front floor section deteriorating/corrosion evident

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 57,905 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front floor corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2016 57,905 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front floor corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2015 57,610 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2015 57,610 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 52,796 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2013 56,935 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 56,935 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 55,749 miles

rear fog light not working

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front tyres splitting on outer sidewalls

middle rear exhaust mount split

nsr seat belt not working

Fail 23 Jan 2012 55,739 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front tyres splitting on outer sidewalls

middle rear exhaust mount split

nsr seat belt not working

rear fog light not working

Pass 28 Jan 2011 54,812 miles

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 25 Jan 2011 54,803 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 53,767 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 53,757 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 52,740 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 52,740 miles

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 51,037 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 51,026 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nsr tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 3 Jan 2007 49,896 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 49,896 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 49,545 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 49,529 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini 850 Super?

Based on 1,726 MOT tests across 218 vehicles.

64.1%
Pass Rate
587
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
218
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 152
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 121
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 100
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 93
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 91
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JRO 223V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

Across all 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 58,352 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 Super fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 152 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JRO 223V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Morris Mini 850 Super typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 47 years old, this Austin Morris Mini 850 Super is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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JRO 223V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super, first registered on 3 September 1979.

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