1979 Austin Morris MINI 850 0.8L Petrol · VFC 641T
1979 Austin Morris MINI 850 (0.8L, petrol). First registered 01 May 1979. Recorded mileage 87,520 miles. MOT expired on 13 Jul 2024. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN MORRIS MINI 850
- Year / Origin
- 1979 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,520 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 0.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VFC 641T Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 24/04/2026
- 87,520 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VFC 641T MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 (VFC 641T) between January 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower (5.”; “Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5”; “All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
VFC 641T Mileage History
- 12/01/202286,461 mi
- 15/07/202387,181 mi+720 mi
- 24/04/202687,520 mi+339 mi
Average of roughly 247 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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