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VRV 701T

1979 Austin Morris Mini 850

Brown Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

42,105 mi
Last recorded42,105 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 85059,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRV 701T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 850
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 42,105 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 41,611 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 41,084 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 40,223 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 39,200 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 37,135 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 35,408 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 33,569 miles

boot floor starting to corrode

floor and door sills starting to corrode

fuel pipe starting to corrode

nearside rear brake pipe starting to corrode

rear brakes slightly out of balance

rear sub frame starting to corrode

slight wear in top steering column bush

Pass 18 Jul 2011 33,568 miles

rear sevice brake imbalance in need of adjustment

Pass 26 Jul 2010 33,457 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 33,455 miles

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

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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VRV 701T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 in Brown with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 VRV 701T, 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 VRV 701T registered?

VRV 701T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850, first registered on 17 May 1979.

Is VRV 701T safe to buy?

The MOT history for VRV 701T shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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