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FNR 54V

1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

4,592 mi
Last recorded4,592 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2015
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super58,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNR 54V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 850 Super
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2015 4,592 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 4,120 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 4,047 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 4,046 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 3,950 miles

Oil leak

exhaust fowling hand brake cable

Fail 10 Aug 2010 3,950 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Oil leak

exhaust fowling hand brake cable

Pass 17 Jul 2009 3,407 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 2,345 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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FNR 54V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FNR 54V, 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 FNR 54V registered?

FNR 54V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is FNR 54V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FNR 54V shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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