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EEL 887V

1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

36,924 mi
Last recorded36,924 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2007
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super58,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEEL 887V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 850 Super
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2007 36,924 miles

due to the vast amount of modifications carried out on this vehicle we recomend all suspension bolt be checked for tightness after a short period of time.

Fail 4 Apr 2007 36,906 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside 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 Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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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EEL 887V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EEL 887V, 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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What year was EEL 887V registered?

EEL 887V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super, first registered on 22 August 1979.

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The MOT history for EEL 887V shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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