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PBJ 459W

1980 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super

Cream Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,241 mi
Last recorded39,241 miles
Recorded on2 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

RegistrationPBJ 459W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 850 Super
Year1980
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2008 39,241 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

slight corrosion on body

Pass 13 Jul 2007 480 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 97,783 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 97,779 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.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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PBJ 459W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super in Cream with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PBJ 459W, 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 PBJ 459W registered?

PBJ 459W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super, first registered on 13 October 1980.

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