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RMB 234V

1980 Austin Morris Mini 850

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2016
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,152 mi
Last recorded65,152 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2015
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 85059,057 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRMB 234V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 850
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2015 65,152 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Aug 2015 65,152 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 651,065 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 651,065 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2006 69,929 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini 850?

Based on 1,217 MOT tests across 178 vehicles.

68.9%
Pass Rate
343
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
178
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 101
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 69
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 59
brake recording little or no effort 56
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 46
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RMB 234V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 850 in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1980 Austin Morris Mini 850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 59,057 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 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 101 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RMB 234V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Morris Mini 850 typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 46 years old, this Austin Morris Mini 850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RMB 234V registered?

RMB 234V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 850, first registered on 4 January 1980.

Is RMB 234V safe to buy?

The MOT history for RMB 234V shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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