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EJM 491V

1980 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Tests3 (0 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

87,314 mi
Last recorded87,314 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2006
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super60,350 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJM 491V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 850 Super
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

0 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2006 87,314 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Oil leak

floor very weak rusty

o/s boot floor weak rusty

o/s door sill rusty

rear brake pipes undersealed

sills o/s weak rusty

Fail 4 Dec 2006 87,301 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Fail 25 Nov 2006 87,232 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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EJM 491V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 EJM 491V, 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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EJM 491V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super, first registered on 27 March 1980.

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