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LHP 553V

1980 Austin Morris Mini 850

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

53,287 mi
Last recorded53,287 miles
Recorded on22 May 2020
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 85059,057 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLHP 553V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 850
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2020 53,287 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated inner (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated inner (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

all tyre valves slightly perished

all tyres slightly perished

slight corrosion in battery tray

Pass 7 Apr 2016 53,285 miles

engine oil leak

long cut in o/s/f tyre but not deep enough to reach cords

n/s/f upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

o/s steering rack gaiter deteriorated

o/s/r. n/s/f. n/s/r tyre valves perrished

slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing

slight play in both front upper and lower suspension arm ball joints

Pass 30 Mar 2015 51,774 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 50,409 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 36,897 miles

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

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

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

front number plate slightly misspaced

no passenger seats fitted at test

offside front wheel bearing slightly rough

wipers intermittantly not parking

Pass 13 Oct 2011 28,291 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 29 Sep 2011 28,287 miles

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

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 9 Sep 2011 28,280 miles

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

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

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

f/n/s steering rack arm slight play

front brakes slight imbalance

front headlamps slightly dim

front valance corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2010 27,906 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

indicator stork+wipor storks looes on column

Pass 29 Jun 2009 27,853 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

n\s steering arm has slight play at its fixing

whole underside of vehicle coated in a thick layer of underseal making it difficult to carry out inspection

Fail 26 Jun 2009 27,853 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

n\s steering arm has slight play at its fixing

whole underside of vehicle coated in a thick layer of underseal making it difficult to carry out inspection

Pass 14 Aug 2007 26,909 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 26,569 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini 850?

Based on 1,217 MOT tests across 178 vehicles.

68.9%
Pass Rate
343
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
178
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 101
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 69
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 59
brake recording little or no effort 56
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 46
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LHP 553V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 850 in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1980 Austin Morris Mini 850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 59,057 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Morris Mini 850 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 101 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LHP 553V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Morris Mini 850 typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 46 years old, this Austin Morris Mini 850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LHP 553V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 850, first registered on 18 June 1980.

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