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EDW 998V

1980 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,536 mi
Last recorded77,536 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2016
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super60,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDW 998V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 850 Super
Year1980
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2016 77,536 miles

advise coolant leak

advise n/s handbrake low

advise no rear seats

Pass 6 Jun 2015 77,536 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Aug 2012 77,536 miles

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

exhaust mountings slightly deteriorated

non standard bonnet and wings fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2007 77,535 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 77,535 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 96,587 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 96,587 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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EDW 998V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EDW 998V, 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 EDW 998V registered?

EDW 998V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super, first registered on 21 April 1980.

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