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XVB 816V

1979 Austin Morris Mini 95

Red Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

5,913 mi
Last recorded5,913 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 9549,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXVB 816V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 95
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 5,913 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 5,901 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 5,879 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 5,762 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 5,752 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight play o/s/r tie bar top

Pass 16 Oct 2012 5,173 miles

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

front brake pads wearing low.

offside door hinge worn.

slight play to offside rear tie bar.

Pass 23 Sep 2011 4,517 miles

offside door hinge brokin

slight play in offside rear tie rod

Fail 23 Sep 2011 4,517 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside door hinge brokin

slight play in offside rear tie rod

Pass 24 Sep 2010 3,938 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 3,938 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2009 2,907 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front tyre damaged and tred out of shape

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Poor emissions readings from both exhaust systems

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

WIPER SYSTEM SLOW

Pass 8 Dec 2005 2,673 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini 95?

Based on 1,876 MOT tests across 252 vehicles.

75.3%
Pass Rate
282
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
252
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 85
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 60
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 49
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 49
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XVB 816V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 95 in Red with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1979 Austin Morris Mini 95 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 49,999 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Morris Mini 95 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 85 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XVB 816V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Morris Mini 95 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 47 years old, this Austin Morris Mini 95 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XVB 816V registered?

XVB 816V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 95, first registered on 11 December 1979.

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