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RKE 711W

1981 Austin Morris Mini 850

Beige Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

75,516 mi
Last recorded75,516 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKE 711W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 850
Year1981
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2016 75,516 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 75,440 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 75,390 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 75,296 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

under body has areas of corrosion

Pass 23 Aug 2012 75,169 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

underside of vehicle has areas of rust

Pass 19 Aug 2011 75,103 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2011 75,094 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 75,033 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 75,024 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 74,852 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 74,511 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 74,477 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 May 2007 74,305 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 74,305 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 74,025 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 74,008 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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RKE 711W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini 850 in Beige with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RKE 711W, 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 45 years old, this Austin Morris Mini 850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RKE 711W registered?

RKE 711W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini 850, first registered on 8 July 1981.

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The MOT history for RKE 711W shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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