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JRU 253V

1980 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2010
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

50,500 mi
Last recorded50,500 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2009
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super60,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRU 253V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 850 Super
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2009 50,500 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 50,500 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Fail 14 Jan 2009 50,451 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front flexible brake hose is not secured into the subframe tightly

offside registration plate lamp dirty and only just illuminating the plate

play in nearside steering rack/arm

Pass 2 Jan 2008 50,236 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 50,230 miles

Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Front Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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JRU 253V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 JRU 253V, 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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JRU 253V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super, first registered on 1 March 1980.

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