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RHP 976W

1981 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

45,701 mi
Last recorded45,701 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super65,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRHP 976W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 850 Super
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 45,701 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 45,699 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 45,642 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 45,641 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 45,495 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 45,492 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2014 45,358 miles

Offside Rear Inner Wheel arch Slightly Corroded

Rear Fuel Pipe Corroded

Rear Valance Slightly Corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2014 45,358 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Inner Wheel arch Slightly Corroded

Rear Fuel Pipe Corroded

Rear Valance Slightly Corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2013 45,244 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

floor and sills both sides corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2012 45,128 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 45,128 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 44,832 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both outer sills corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2011 44,832 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both outer sills corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2010 44,554 miles

n/s door in poor condition

sills and floor rusty

Fail 17 Feb 2010 44,554 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s door in poor condition

sills and floor rusty

Pass 27 Feb 2009 44,261 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 44,261 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 43,965 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 43,965 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 43,572 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 42,995 miles

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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RHP 976W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1981 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 65,710 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 RHP 976W, 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 45 years old, this Austin Morris Mini 850 Super is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RHP 976W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super, first registered on 6 March 1981.

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