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KHE 601W

1981 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

65,323 mi
Last recorded65,323 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2009
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super65,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKHE 601W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 850 Super
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2009 65,323 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 61,698 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 61,698 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 58,673 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 58,622 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame insecure (2.4.G.1)

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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KHE 601W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 KHE 601W, 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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What year was KHE 601W registered?

KHE 601W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super, first registered on 3 March 1981.

Is KHE 601W safe to buy?

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