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MLF 628V

1980 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

1,204 mi
Last recorded1,204 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super60,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLF 628V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 850 Super
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 1,204 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 30 May 2019 1,203 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 1,203 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Nov 2017 1,203 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front mount /sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 99,996 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 99,955 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 98,379 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 96,607 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 May 2013 96,607 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 96,457 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 96,456 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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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MLF 628V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 MLF 628V, 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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MLF 628V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super, first registered on 18 April 1980.

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