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FFG 949V

1979 Austin Morris Mini Special

Red Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,894 mi
Last recorded36,894 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini Special52,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFFG 949V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Special
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc
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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 17 May 2017 36,894 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 36,811 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 36,762 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2014 36,598 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 36,501 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 May 2012 36,352 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 May 2011 36,177 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Oil leak

Slight bend in off side front tie bar / small crackes in both front tyre side walls /

Pass 25 May 2010 35,978 miles

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

n/s and o/s front tyres very cracked

Pass 19 May 2009 35,748 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front number plate loose

Pass 30 May 2008 35,504 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2007 35,170 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 34,815 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini Special?

Based on 1,388 MOT tests across 176 vehicles.

70.5%
Pass Rate
426
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
176
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 95
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 69
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 67
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 63
brake recording little or no effort 52
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FFG 949V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini Special in Red with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1979 Austin Morris Mini Special models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 52,781 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Morris Mini Special fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 95 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FFG 949V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Morris Mini Special typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 47 years old, this Austin Morris Mini Special is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FFG 949V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini Special, first registered on 9 November 1979.

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