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NDF 702W

1980 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

82,761 mi
Last recorded82,761 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super60,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNDF 702W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 850 Super
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 82,761 miles

n/s/f inner wing corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2020 82,748 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn loose (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

n/s /f inner wing corroded

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Apr 2019 80,886 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 80,881 miles

Brake pedal pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Mar 2018 79,923 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

General corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Minor damage to offside rear tyre outer sidewall

Nearside Rear Outer Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in both front wheelbearings

Play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Fail 19 Mar 2018 79,912 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

General corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Minor damage to offside rear tyre outer sidewall

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Outer Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Play in both front wheelbearings

Play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Pass 18 Feb 2017 78,971 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear brake imbalance. 28% (3.7.B.5b)

Front wheel bearing has slight play offside front (2.5.A.3c)

Offside front outer sill corroded. Non prescribed area

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside ()

Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing offside rear (2.4.G.2)

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front subframe forward mountings (2.4.G.2)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside front and nearside front floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 78,922 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper and lower (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

both sills corroded

front lower engine stabilizer bar bushes worn

oil leaking from engine

play in drivers front wheel bearing

play in passenger steering arm

Pass 10 Mar 2015 76,563 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Feb 2015 76,500 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside sill corroded outside prescribed aera

Pass 31 Jan 2014 75,649 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2014 75,649 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2013 75,011 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 72,534 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 66,467 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 63,289 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 63,075 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 63,073 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 62,430 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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NDF 702W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 NDF 702W, 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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NDF 702W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super, first registered on 19 August 1980.

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