CarVerify

Free Car Check

OLX 926W

1980 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super

Brown Petrol 848cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

67,810 mi
Last recorded67,810 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super60,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Austin Morris
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLX 926W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 850 Super
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
View full Austin Morris Mini 850 Super reliability data

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2020 67,810 miles

Corrosion present underneath headlamp units

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Centre area sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Corrosion near outer wheel arch area

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 67,796 miles

Emissions not tested Excessive oil leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Both side rear seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Driver door seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion present underneath headlamp units

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer groove (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Centre area seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Corrosion near outer wheel arch area

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 67,668 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Jacking Point

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Jacking Point

Pass 13 Feb 2018 67,516 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 67,356 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 67,310 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded Front-To-Back (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear INNER ARCH/REAR VALANCE CORRODED & HOLED

OIL LEAKING

Pass 10 Jun 2015 67,021 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 67,021 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 29 May 2014 66,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

n/s/front door slight damege

Pass 14 Jun 2013 66,568 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 66,566 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2012 66,336 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 66,334 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 5 May 2011 65,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre wall perishing

Fail 15 Apr 2011 65,598 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre wall perishing

Pass 12 May 2010 65,299 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2009 64,937 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 64,894 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 64,499 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 64,499 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 18 Feb 2008 64,490 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 63,867 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 63,867 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 63,256 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
Full Austin Morris Mini 850 Super reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

OLX 926W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super in Brown with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OLX 926W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OLX 926W?

You can check the full history of OLX 926W by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was OLX 926W registered?

OLX 926W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super, first registered on 10 September 1980.

Is OLX 926W safe to buy?

The MOT history for OLX 926W shows 24 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OLX 926W have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on OLX 926W. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.