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LGJ 378V

1979 Austin Morris Mini 850

Grey Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2020
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

35,344 mi
Last recorded35,344 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 85059,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLGJ 378V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 850
Year1979
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 35,344 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 35,315 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 35,314 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 35,299 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 35,299 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 35,282 miles

off side rear brakes seized on slightly

Pass 4 Apr 2008 35,256 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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LGJ 378V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 in Grey with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LGJ 378V, 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 LGJ 378V registered?

LGJ 378V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850, first registered on 4 September 1979.

Is LGJ 378V safe to buy?

The MOT history for LGJ 378V shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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