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DYT 417V

1980 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

30,338 mi
Last recorded30,338 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super60,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDYT 417V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 850 Super
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2021 30,338 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 30,325 miles

Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2018 30,281 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 30,275 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2014 30,275 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2011 30,209 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 30,209 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 28,967 miles

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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DYT 417V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super in Yellow with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 DYT 417V, 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 DYT 417V registered?

DYT 417V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super, first registered on 1 March 1980.

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