MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
49,841 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working
exhaust smokes on pick up
front brakes slightly out of balance
slight play in both rear wheel bearings
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment loose (2.4.F.1a)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS
Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working
exhaust smokes on pick up
front brakes slightly out of balance
slight play in both rear wheel bearings
How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini 850?
Based on 1,217 MOT tests across 178 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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XAA 406V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 XAA 406V, 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.
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What year was XAA 406V registered?
XAA 406V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850, first registered on 1 December 1979.
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