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YHU 236V

1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2015
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,994 mi
Last recorded79,994 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2014
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super58,352 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYHU 236V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 850 Super
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2014 79,994 miles

front subframe top bushes slight movemant

Pass 17 Jul 2006 79,969 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2006 79,967 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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YHU 236V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YHU 236V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YHU 236V?

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What year was YHU 236V registered?

YHU 236V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super, first registered on 21 September 1979.

Is YHU 236V safe to buy?

The MOT history for YHU 236V shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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