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OGN 976V

1980 Austin Morris Mini 850

White Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

80,055 mi
Last recorded80,055 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 85059,057 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOGN 976V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 850
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2021 80,055 miles

Nearside Front sill & floor corrroded

Nearside Rear subframe corroded

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

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

Offside Rear sill corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2021 80,052 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected arch area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front sill & floor corrroded

Nearside Rear subframe corroded

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

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

Offside Rear sill corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2020 79,568 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2020 79,568 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 78,973 miles

Nearside Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 78,975 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2017 78,073 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 77,600 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 77,599 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 76,866 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 76,164 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 75,616 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 75,578 miles

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 May 2011 74,512 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all electrics need attention

Pass 6 May 2011 74,512 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all electrics need attention

Fail 11 May 2010 73,142 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 May 2010 73,142 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 71,552 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 71,552 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 May 2008 70,717 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 69,554 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 69,551 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 29 Apr 2006 68,577 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 68,577 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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OGN 976V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 850 in White with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 101 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OGN 976V, 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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OGN 976V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 850, first registered on 1 March 1980.

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