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FHG 540W

1980 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

16,608 mi
Last recorded16,608 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super60,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFHG 540W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 850 Super
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 16,608 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 16,523 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 16,137 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking on sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

oil leak at engine

Pass 17 Feb 2015 15,658 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 15,619 miles

brake pedal antislip worn

Fail 16 May 2012 15,619 miles

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pedal antislip worn

Pass 12 Sep 2011 15,585 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 15,484 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 15,482 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 15,395 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly worn (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly worn (2.4.G.1)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2008 15,395 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly worn (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly worn (2.4.G.1)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2007 15,282 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 14,707 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 14,707 miles

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

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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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FHG 540W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 FHG 540W, 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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FHG 540W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super, first registered on 4 November 1980.

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