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WKT 663T

1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

97,525 mi
Last recorded97,525 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super58,352 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWKT 663T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 850 Super
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 97,525 miles

Nearside Front washer spray weak

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal underbody repairs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

very edge of front tyres fouling plastic wheel arch liner,not during test

Fail 11 May 2019 97,511 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement rubbing against exhaust (1.1.15 (e))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired welded repair not seam welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn teardrop bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired welded repair loose (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working both front (3.5 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 97,388 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 97,211 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 97,010 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 96,817 miles

handbrake yoke touching exhaust when applied

steering rack mount bushes worn [rack moving side to side]

Fail 24 Mar 2015 96,817 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

handbrake yoke touching exhaust when applied

steering rack mount bushes worn [rack moving side to side]

Pass 5 Mar 2014 96,624 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 96,350 miles

both outer sill's have been undersealed

both rear side light's & brake light's discolured

rear sub frame / boot floor & both inner wheel arche's have been undersealed

Fail 28 Feb 2013 96,347 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

both outer sill's have been undersealed

corrosion to boot floor & both rear inner wheel arche's

heavy corrosion to rear sub frame also been undersealed

movement to passaenger seat

Pass 12 Mar 2012 96,071 miles

Corrosion to boot floor

Corrosion to both rear floor pans

Corrosion to offside front floor

Corrosion to offside rear inner wheel arch

Corrosion to rear floors around subframe mounts

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Heaviy corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch

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

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2012 96,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Corrosion to boot floor

Corrosion to both rear floor pans

Corrosion to offside front floor

Corrosion to offside rear inner wheel arch

Corrosion to rear floors around subframe mounts

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Heaviy corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch

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

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2011 95,163 miles

battery insecure

both front seats loose

corrosion around both inner rear wheel arches

excess corrosion around offside front seat front mounting

handbrake cable connection rubbing on exhaust

no roof, rollover bar fitted to centre

offside front shock absorber lower mounting bolt loose

seat belt stalks both loose

Fail 4 Mar 2011 95,157 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

battery insecure

both front seats loose

corrosion around both inner rear wheel arches

excess corrosion around offside front seat front mounting

handbrake cable connection rubbing on exhaust

no roof, rollover bar fitted to centre

offside front shock absorber lower mounting bolt loose

seat belt stalks both loose

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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WKT 663T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WKT 663T, 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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WKT 663T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super, first registered on 5 July 1979.

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