MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,442 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was SPU 997W registered?
SPU 997W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super, first registered on 31 October 1980.
Is SPU 997W safe to buy?
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