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TEV 183W

1981 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

54,367 mi
Last recorded54,367 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2015
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super65,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTEV 183W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 850 Super
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2015 54,367 miles

offside floor pan corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2015 54,367 miles

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

offside floor pan corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2014 54,366 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

washer bottle leaking

Fail 26 Aug 2014 54,363 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 54,345 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2012 54,345 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2011 54,320 miles

chassis corroding

oil leak

sills corroding

slight movement in nearside upper and lower ball joints

slight play rear wheel bearings

underbody weld repairs and heavily undersield

Fail 6 Mar 2011 54,320 miles

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

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

chassis corroding

oil leak

sills corroding

slight movement in nearside upper and lower ball joints

slight play rear wheel bearings

underbody weld repairs and heavily undersield

Pass 22 Mar 2010 54,300 miles

underbody heavily undersield

Pass 15 Nov 2008 56,031 miles

sills corroded and under body sareas

slight play in rack and front ball joints

Pass 13 Dec 2007 54,029 miles

slight play nearside rear wheel bearing

weld repairs to floors and sill areas and underbody heavily undersield

Pass 2 Jan 2007 53,691 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 53,689 miles

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

slight play rear wheel bearings

slight play steering rack

underbody corroded and weld repairs

Pass 23 Jan 2006 53,257 miles

oil leak

subframe corroding front and rear

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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TEV 183W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 TEV 183W, 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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TEV 183W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super, first registered on 2 February 1981.

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