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CVG 410T

1978 Austin Morris Mini 850

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

65,332 mi
Last recorded65,332 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 1978 Austin Morris Mini 85048,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCVG 410T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 850
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 65,332 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 65,332 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Main and dips not working off switch Mains only work on flash (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Suspension unit (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pedal travel seems more then normal

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 12 May 2017 65,171 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mounting (2.4.A.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

parking brake only just meets required efficiency

Fail 5 May 2017 65,162 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mounting (2.4.A.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

parking brake only just meets required efficiency

Pass 1 Jun 2016 64,984 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under radiator (2.4.A.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 18 May 2016 64,980 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded corner inner wing bottom (2.4.A.3)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/floor (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded centre floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under radiator (2.4.A.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 8 May 2015 64,697 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 64,299 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2013 63,891 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 63,871 miles

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

Offside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 63,591 miles

Both front bump stops missing

Floor thin in places

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

Offside rear shock upper mount corroded,But not excessive

Fail 29 May 2012 63,587 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale missing (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

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

Both front bump stops missing

Floor thin in places

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

Offside rear shock upper mount corroded,But not excessive

Oil leak

This vehicle has had part of roof removed

Pass 8 Mar 2011 63,371 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 63,365 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

other advises as per vt32 issued 27/04/2007.

Fail 27 Apr 2007 63,364 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

clutch pedal rubber missing.

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front tyres at legal limit!.

o/s front outer sill/floor corner badly corroded but not a prescribed area.

passenger sun visor hanging down.

Pass 4 May 2006 63,028 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini 850?

Based on 1,217 MOT tests across 178 vehicles.

68.9%
Pass Rate
343
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
178
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 101
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 69
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 59
brake recording little or no effort 56
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 46
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CVG 410T is a 1978 Austin Morris Mini 850 in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1978 Austin Morris Mini 850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 48,176 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 CVG 410T, 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 48 years old, this Austin Morris Mini 850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CVG 410T is a 1978 Austin Morris Mini 850, first registered on 1 November 1978.

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