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CTC 207W

1980 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super

Orange Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

130,148 mi
Last recorded130,148 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super60,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCTC 207W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 850 Super
Year1980
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 130,148 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 130,008 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2024 130,007 miles

Central Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 129,912 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 129,827 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 129,687 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2020 129,625 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 128,985 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 12,855 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 127,900 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres perrished

Pass 11 Jun 2014 127,701 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

wrong wheel nuts fitted to o/s and n/s front and rear wheels

Fail 3 Jun 2014 127,701 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

wrong wheel nuts fitted to o/s and n/s front and rear wheels

Pass 25 Jun 2012 126,245 miles

2 engine mount bolts missing

Fail 15 Jun 2012 126,240 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

2 engine mount bolts missing

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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CTC 207W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super in Orange with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1980 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 60,350 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 CTC 207W, 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 46 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 CTC 207W registered?

CTC 207W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super, first registered on 5 September 1980.

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The MOT history for CTC 207W shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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