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MLJ 399W

1981 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

6,461 mi
Last recorded6,461 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super65,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLJ 399W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 850 Super
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 18 Oct 2025 6,461 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 5,916 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 5,181 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 5,009 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 3,877 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 3,273 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 2,161 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 758 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 80,605 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 80,123 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 79,749 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 79,466 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 79,283 miles

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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MLJ 399W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 MLJ 399W, 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 MLJ 399W registered?

MLJ 399W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super, first registered on 1 January 1981.

Is MLJ 399W safe to buy?

The MOT history for MLJ 399W shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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