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MWA 230W

1981 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,689 mi
Last recorded66,689 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super65,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMWA 230W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 850 Super
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 66,689 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 66,083 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 63,171 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Oil leak

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

hairline cracks in nearside front tyre sidewall.

Pass 30 Apr 2011 63,171 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

hairline cracks in nearside front tyre sidewall.

Pass 26 May 2010 62,109 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 61,864 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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MWA 230W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MWA 230W, 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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MWA 230W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super, first registered on 29 May 1981.

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