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SPU 997W

1980 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,442 mi
Last recorded72,442 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2009
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super60,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPU 997W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 850 Super
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2009 72,442 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 55,029 miles

165/70X10 tyres fitted to front, 175/50X13 to rear

Dust cover missing osside front lower balljoint

Front centre and rear exhaust mountings loose

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside outer CV boot clip rubbing hub

Nearside rear handbrake cable incorrectly fitted

Non standard return spring fitted to brake pedal

Nyloc nuts not adequately secured on front seat mountings

Offside inner CV boot poorly fitted

Unconventional locking mechanism on seat belt mounting fixings

Wear in steering lower column bush

Fail 13 Feb 2008 55,029 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Front centre and rear exhaust mountings loose

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear handbrake cable incorrectly fitted

Nyloc nuts not adequately secured on front seat mountings

Offside inner CV boot poorly fitted

Wear in steering lower column bush

Fail 11 Feb 2008 55,004 miles

Centre Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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SPU 997W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 SPU 997W, 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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SPU 997W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super, first registered on 31 October 1980.

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