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1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super
MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,890 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
rear seat belts not fitted
very slight noise b oth rear bearings
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
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)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini 850 Super?
Based on 1,726 MOT tests across 218 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was WHO 853V registered?
WHO 853V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super, first registered on 1 November 1979.
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