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XTC 881V

1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super

Brown Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

58,758 mi
Last recorded58,758 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super58,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXTC 881V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 850 Super
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 58,758 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

brake pedal rubber split

exhaust deteriorated

ns sill corroded

os sill corroded

osf inner wing corroded

Fail 11 May 2016 5,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

brake pedal rubber split

exhaust deteriorated

ns sill corroded

os sill corroded

osf inner wing corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2015 2,481 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine mounting bolt missing

os sill corroded

osf tyre perished

rear shock absorbers worn

Fail 6 Mar 2015 2,408 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine mounting bolt missing

os sill corroded

osf tyre perished

rear shock absorbers worn

Pass 6 Mar 2014 99,972 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

ns sill corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2014 99,972 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

ns sill corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2012 98,896 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 98,895 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 92,307 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 89,841 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 22 Jun 2009 89,841 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting fractured (5.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Coolant leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 86,534 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 85,023 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 82,785 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 82,785 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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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XTC 881V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super in Brown with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XTC 881V, 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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XTC 881V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super, first registered on 1 August 1979.

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