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FDB 596V

1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

82,773 mi
Last recorded82,773 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2022
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super58,352 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFDB 596V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 850 Super
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2022 82,773 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 82,726 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 82,591 miles

Offside Rear front lower wheel arch slight corrosion

vehicle has been welded and plated in various areas

Fail 15 Apr 2019 82,591 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear front lower wheel arch slight corrosion

vehicle has been welded and plated in various areas

Fail 8 May 2015 82,563 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 81,473 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 79,894 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 79,854 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight gear box leak!

Pass 12 Apr 2012 76,329 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 11 Apr 2012 76,329 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 9 Apr 2011 75,308 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

boot floor and rear panel corroding

front inner wheel arches corroded and holed

offside rear brake slightly low performance

offside rear tyre split and inner edge worn

oil leaks

slight play in steering rack

subframes slight corrosion

weld repairs continuos weld but poor quality

weld repairs heavily undersield

weld repairs to sill areas, floor areas,front inner wheel arches and inner sill areas

Pass 9 Apr 2011 75,308 miles

boot floor and rear panel corroding

front inner wheel arches corroded and holed

offside rear brake slightly low performance

offside rear tyre split and inner edge worn

oil leaks

slight play in steering rack

subframes slight corrosion

weld repairs continuos weld but poor quality

weld repairs heavily undersield

weld repairs to sill areas, floor areas,front inner wheel arches and inner sill areas

Fail 18 May 2009 75,517 miles

Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

foot brake has alot of travel

n/s/f brake fluctuating

n/s/f brake hose perishing

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

o/s/f seat belt stalk fitted in wrong the possition and seat belt is fully stretched to reach the stalk

o/s/r tyre 2.5mm and worn bold on inner edge

under body rusty

Pass 28 May 2008 72,232 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 72,228 miles

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

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 11 May 2007 66,388 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 64,177 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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FDB 596V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FDB 596V, 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 FDB 596V registered?

FDB 596V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super, first registered on 3 August 1979.

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