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ORT 45W

1980 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,998 mi
Last recorded93,998 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2009
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super60,350 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationORT 45W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 850 Super
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2009 93,998 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2008 88,807 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

n/s wiper blade starting to split

Fail 19 Dec 2008 88,799 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

n/s wiper blade starting to split

Fail 10 Dec 2008 886,580 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

rear bumper has damage

Pass 15 Dec 2007 83,609 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2007 83,313 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 79,957 miles

clutch pedal anti slip pad missing

general body corrosion

rear valance badly corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2006 79,951 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

rear valance badly corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2005 78,040 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 78,040 miles

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

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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ORT 45W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super in Yellow with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 ORT 45W, 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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ORT 45W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super, first registered on 18 September 1980.

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