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SSF 290V

1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

3,300 mi
Last recorded3,300 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2008
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super58,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSSF 290V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 850 Super
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2008 3,300 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 3,300 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 1,399 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 1,399 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 97,535 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 97,533 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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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SSF 290V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super in Yellow with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SSF 290V, 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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What year was SSF 290V registered?

SSF 290V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super, first registered on 14 December 1979.

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