MOT Status
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89,761 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Underbody heavily undersealed
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All ()
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Underbody heavily undersealed
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All ()
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Underbody heavily undersealed
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All ()
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Underbody heavily undersealed
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
underbody covered in underseal
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Underbody and front and rear subframes heavily undersealed
Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (2.4.G.2)
both sides rear shock absorbers little or no effort
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
parking brake 38% out of balance
underbody heavily undersealed
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
both sides rear brake back plates corroding
underbody and subframes extensivley undersealed
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
both sides rear brake back plates corroding
underbody and subframes extensivley undersealed
Arches /sills & body covered in underseal
Corrosion on subframes and mounts
Slight play in ball joints
Slight play in wheel bearings
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Slight play in ball joints
Slight play in wheel bearings
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
offside rear footbrake effort poor
both rear stop/tail lamps pale but red
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
both rear stop/tail lamps pale but red
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini 850 Super?
Based on 1,726 MOT tests across 218 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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TVL 182W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 TVL 182W, 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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TVL 182W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super, first registered on 11 February 1981.
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