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VTD 874T

1979 Austin Morris Mini 850

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,180 mi
Last recorded81,180 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 85059,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTD 874T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 850
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 81,180 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 81,145 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 81,055 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 80,907 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 80,671 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 80,404 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 80,404 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 80,212 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 80,205 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2010 79,912 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 79,723 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 79,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 79,367 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 79,235 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 78,934 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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VTD 874T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VTD 874T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VTD 874T registered?

VTD 874T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850, first registered on 5 April 1979.

Is VTD 874T safe to buy?

The MOT history for VTD 874T shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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