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LDV 76V

1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super

Grey Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

19,604 mi
Last recorded19,604 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2016
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super58,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLDV 76V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 850 Super
Year1979
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2016 19,604 miles

Entire under chassis under-sealed

Front Large oil leak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2016 19,602 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Entire under chassis under-sealed

Front Large oil leak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 14,506 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2014 7,145 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jul 2014 7,144 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2013 5 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2013 2 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Offside Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

bare connectors exposed under front panel not due to damage or deterioration

Pass 17 Apr 2008 58,760 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 58,760 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 58,760 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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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LDV 76V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super in Grey with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LDV 76V, 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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LDV 76V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super, first registered on 9 August 1979.

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