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UOR 481T

1978 Austin Morris Mini 850

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,097 mi
Last recorded76,097 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 1978 Austin Morris Mini 85048,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUOR 481T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 850
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 76,097 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit boths (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2016 75,173 miles

corrosion on outer sill o/s/f

Pass 14 Apr 2015 88,161 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2015 88,151 miles

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

Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 88,142 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 88,141 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 87,175 miles

no second bonnet catch fitted

slight play all wheel bearings

Pass 28 Mar 2011 86,192 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front pipe chaffing on driveshaft

offside front inner driveshaft gaiter insecure

pin hole in nearside outer driveshaft gaiter

slight play nearside upper balljoint

vacuum advance pipe off distributer

Fail 25 Mar 2011 86,192 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front pipe chaffing on driveshaft

offside front inner driveshaft gaiter insecure

pin hole in nearside outer driveshaft gaiter

slight play nearside upper balljoint

vacuum advance pipe off distributer

Pass 10 Nov 2009 84,087 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 84,087 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 81,038 miles

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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UOR 481T is a 1978 Austin Morris Mini 850 in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1978 Austin Morris Mini 850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 48,176 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 UOR 481T, 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 48 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 UOR 481T registered?

UOR 481T is a 1978 Austin Morris Mini 850, first registered on 13 November 1978.

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