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MLG 537T

1979 Austin Morris Mini 850

White Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

37,298 mi
Last recorded37,298 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 85059,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLG 537T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 850
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 37,298 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 37,298 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2014 36,972 miles

nearside rear tyre as a perished sidewall

Fail 25 Jun 2014 36,972 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

nearside rear tyre as a perished sidewall

Pass 22 Oct 2011 36,958 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 36,867 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 36,328 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 35,651 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 35,632 miles

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 34,955 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 34,955 miles

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

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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MLG 537T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 in White with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MLG 537T, 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 MLG 537T registered?

MLG 537T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850, first registered on 1 June 1979.

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