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CUD 407V

1980 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

82,265 mi
Last recorded82,265 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2014
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super60,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCUD 407V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 850 Super
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2014 82,265 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 79,439 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 77,791 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

O/S/R SEAT BELT NOT FITTED

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2012 77,759 miles

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

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

O/S/R SEAT BELT NOT FITTED

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 77,245 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Slight patches of corrosion under

Fail 23 Sep 2010 77,245 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Slight patches of corrosion under

Pass 21 Sep 2009 76,890 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 76,845 miles

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

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Engine oil leaks

Pass 16 Sep 2008 74,218 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

engine oil leaks

front anti-roll bar bushes worn

front to rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode

offside steering rack gaitor in poor condition

slight play in offside front wheel bearings

Fail 15 Sep 2008 74,199 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil leaks

front anti-roll bar bushes worn

front to rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode

nearside rear tyre perished

offside steering rack gaitor in poor condition

slight play in offside front wheel bearings

Pass 14 Sep 2007 73,559 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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CUD 407V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CUD 407V, 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 CUD 407V registered?

CUD 407V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super, first registered on 8 February 1980.

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