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UBV 744V

1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,571 mi
Last recorded80,571 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2012
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super58,352 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUBV 744V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 850 Super
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2012 80,571 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 80,443 miles

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to heavy grease coating

Pass 7 Oct 2010 78,911 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 78,889 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 77,747 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 77,649 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 77,649 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2006 76,249 miles

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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UBV 744V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UBV 744V, 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 UBV 744V registered?

UBV 744V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super, first registered on 1 August 1979.

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