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YHT 774V

1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,707 mi
Last recorded89,707 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2015
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super58,352 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYHT 774V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 850 Super
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2015 89,707 miles

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

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

n/s front suspension sized no travel.

Fail 7 Apr 2015 89,707 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b) DANGEROUS

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

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

n/s front suspension sized no travel.

Pass 15 Oct 2013 82,773 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

center exhaust mounting missing

headlamp main beam warning lamp inoperative

o/s n/s front inner drive shaft boots not clipped

o/s n/s hand brake cabel return springs not connected

o/s/f and o/s/r floor in poor condition

Pass 5 Nov 2012 82,673 miles

centre exhaust mounting missing

headlamp main beam warning lamp inoperative

o/s n/s front inner drive shaft boots not clipped

o/s n/s rear hand brake cable return springs not connected

Fail 2 Nov 2012 82,673 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

centre exhaust mounting missing

headlamp main beam warning lamp inoperative

o/s n/s front inner drive shaft boots not clipped

o/s n/s rear hand brake cable return springs not connected

Pass 4 Nov 2011 82,661 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

inner drive shaft boots not clipped

o/s n/s rear hand brake cables return springs not connected

Fail 4 Nov 2011 82,661 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

clutch pedal rubber missing

inner drive shaft boots not clipped

o/s n/s rear hand brake cables return springs not connected

Pass 9 May 2007 81,131 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 81,131 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside front suspension arm seized

Pass 15 May 2006 74,371 miles

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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YHT 774V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YHT 774V, 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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YHT 774V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super, first registered on 21 August 1979.

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