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FGP 119T

1978 Austin Morris Mini 850

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

38,575 mi
Last recorded38,575 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2012
Typical for 1978 Austin Morris Mini 85048,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGP 119T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 850
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2012 38,575 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Sep 2012 38,555 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2011 38,322 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 37,920 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 37,916 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2009 37,584 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Slight corrosion to offside sill

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Pass 26 Sep 2008 37,148 miles

Chassis slightly corroded in engine bay

General corrosion underneath vehicle

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Slight corrosion to offside sill

Pass 1 Oct 2007 36,684 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 36,684 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 36,191 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2006 36,166 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

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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FGP 119T is a 1978 Austin Morris Mini 850 in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FGP 119T, 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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FGP 119T is a 1978 Austin Morris Mini 850, first registered on 10 November 1978.

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