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NFS 790T

1979 Austin Morris Mini 850

White Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2009
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

67,309 mi
Last recorded67,309 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2009
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 85059,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNFS 790T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 850
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2009 67,309 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 66,504 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 66,504 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 66,446 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 66,446 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 66,434 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 66,433 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling insecure (2.5.C.1e)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling insecure (2.5.C.1e)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2006 66,431 miles

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

Nearside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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NFS 790T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 in White with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 NFS 790T, 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 NFS 790T registered?

NFS 790T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850, first registered on 15 June 1979.

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