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TCO 85T

1979 Austin Morris Mini 850

Brown Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

117,827 mi
Last recorded117,827 miles
Recorded on29 May 2009
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 85059,640 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTCO 85T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 850
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2009 117,827 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

unable to check sills due to sill covers

Fail 28 May 2009 117,818 miles

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

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

unable to check sills due to sill covers

Pass 10 Jun 2008 116,592 miles

unable too check sills due too body kit fitted

Fail 4 Jun 2008 116,592 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

unable too check sills due too body kit fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2007 113,143 miles

slight corrosion †to os and ns front floorpan areas

Pass 11 Jul 2006 113,110 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 113,110 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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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TCO 85T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 in Brown with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 TCO 85T, 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 TCO 85T registered?

TCO 85T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850, first registered on 1 May 1979.

Is TCO 85T safe to buy?

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