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VFC 641T

1979 Austin Morris Mini 850

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,520 mi
Last recorded87,520 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 85059,640 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFC 641T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 850
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2026 87,520 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 87,181 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 86,461 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 85,833 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 85,690 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 85,366 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 85,365 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front tyre perished

Pass 5 Dec 2007 85,333 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 Dec 2007 85,333 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 84,604 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 84,602 miles

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

o/s n/s rear tyres outer sidewalls cracking

rear subframe slighty correded

Pass 5 Dec 2005 83,365 miles

both rear tyres deteriorated outer sidewalls cracking.

corrion to o/s sill at front end

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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VFC 641T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VFC 641T, 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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VFC 641T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850, first registered on 18 May 1979.

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