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RLC 438W

1980 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,196 mi
Last recorded63,196 miles
Recorded on7 May 2008
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super60,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRLC 438W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 850 Super
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2008 63,196 miles

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

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

fuel line kinked.

n.s.f outer c.v boot weeping

slight play in steering rack and slight knock.

Fail 7 May 2008 63,196 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

fuel line kinked.

n.s.f outer c.v boot weeping

slight play in steering rack and slight knock.

Pass 24 May 2007 61,384 miles

acceptable play in front subframes mountings.

acceptable play o,s,f wheel bearing

both front wheel arches insecure at bottom.

Pass 15 May 2006 60,880 miles

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

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

slight play in steering rack

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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RLC 438W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super in Red with a 998cc 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 RLC 438W, 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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RLC 438W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super, first registered on 7 November 1980.

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