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HUP 727T

1978 Austin Morris Mini 850

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

56,486 mi
Last recorded56,486 miles
Recorded on28 May 2015
Typical for 1978 Austin Morris Mini 85048,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHUP 727T
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 850
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 May 2015 56,486 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 28 May 2015 56,486 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 56,196 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Aug 2012 56,196 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 55,975 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 54,307 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 53,902 miles

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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HUP 727T is a 1978 Austin Morris Mini 850 in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HUP 727T, 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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What year was HUP 727T registered?

HUP 727T is a 1978 Austin Morris Mini 850, first registered on 4 October 1978.

Is HUP 727T safe to buy?

The MOT history for HUP 727T shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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