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MMA 873T

1979 Austin Morris Mini 850

White Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,713 mi
Last recorded78,713 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2010
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 85059,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMMA 873T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 850
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2010 78,713 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 78,615 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 77,903 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 77,850 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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MMA 873T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 in White with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MMA 873T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MMA 873T registered?

MMA 873T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850, first registered on 1 June 1979.

Is MMA 873T safe to buy?

The MOT history for MMA 873T shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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