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WOL 379T

1978 Austin Morris Mini 850

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,360 mi
Last recorded65,360 miles
Recorded on8 May 2009
Typical for 1978 Austin Morris Mini 85048,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWOL 379T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 850
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2009 65,360 miles

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

o/s/f and o/s centre floor corroded

Fail 6 May 2009 65,360 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

o/s/f and o/s centre floor corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2008 64,589 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all four wheels sticking out slightly from arches

Fail 1 Feb 2008 64,589 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all four wheels sticking out slightly from arches

Pass 24 Jan 2007 60,761 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear fuel pipes corroded

wiper damage to screen on n/s

Fail 22 Jan 2007 60,761 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear fuel pipe corroded

wiper damage to screen on n/s

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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WOL 379T is a 1978 Austin Morris Mini 850 in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1978 Austin Morris Mini 850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 48,176 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 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 101 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WOL 379T, 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 48 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 WOL 379T registered?

WOL 379T is a 1978 Austin Morris Mini 850, first registered on 11 August 1978.

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