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LFJ 981W

1980 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super

Purple Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

61,521 mi
Last recorded61,521 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super60,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFJ 981W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 850 Super
Year1980
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 61,521 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 61,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam aim not tested (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 61,454 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 60,964 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 60,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 60,254 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 59,426 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 57,639 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 56,235 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 54,329 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 52,936 miles

gear ghange mounting broken

Pass 18 Jan 2012 51,084 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 51,084 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 49,547 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 47,163 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 47,163 miles

Inner Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 104,269 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 41,849 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 39,882 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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LFJ 981W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super in Purple with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LFJ 981W, 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 LFJ 981W registered?

LFJ 981W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super, first registered on 1 August 1980.

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