MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
1 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
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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ABX 243V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 ABX 243V, 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 ABX 243V registered?
ABX 243V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850, first registered on 18 October 1979.
Is ABX 243V safe to buy?
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