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WHO 853V

1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super

Orange Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

62,890 mi
Last recorded62,890 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2014
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super58,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWHO 853V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 850 Super
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2014 62,890 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Reserve bonnet catch missing

Pass 20 Mar 2013 56,961 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 51,604 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

back box rubber in poor condition

Fail 9 Feb 2011 49,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 49,744 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 43,403 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear seat belts not fitted

very slight noise b oth rear bearings

Fail 17 Nov 2009 48,403 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear seat belts not fitted

very slight noise b oth rear bearings

Pass 13 Nov 2008 45,797 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 40,664 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 18 Oct 2007 40,638 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 33,064 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 33,060 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Oil leak

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 8 Sep 2005 28,035 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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WHO 853V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super in Orange with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 Super fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 152 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WHO 853V, 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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WHO 853V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super, first registered on 1 November 1979.

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