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OAC 988W

1980 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super

Beige Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

51,026 mi
Last recorded51,026 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2008
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super60,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAC 988W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 850 Super
Year1980
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2008 51,026 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 51,026 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.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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OAC 988W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super in Beige with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 OAC 988W, 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 OAC 988W registered?

OAC 988W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is OAC 988W safe to buy?

The MOT history for OAC 988W shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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