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TVL 182W

1981 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,761 mi
Last recorded89,761 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super65,710 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTVL 182W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 850 Super
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 89,761 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2025 89,755 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 89,739 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Underbody heavily undersealed

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All ()

Fail 17 Dec 2024 89,739 miles

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 ()

Pass 13 Dec 2023 89,737 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Underbody heavily undersealed

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All ()

Pass 2 Dec 2022 89,730 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 3 Dec 2021 89,711 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

underbody covered in underseal

Fail 7 Jun 2021 89,710 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 89,710 miles

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))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 89,710 miles

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))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 89,663 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 89,663 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 89,610 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 89,610 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 89,579 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 89,540 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 89,512 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 89,466 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 89,432 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2012 89,431 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 89,334 miles

Arches /sills & body covered in underseal

Corrosion on subframes and mounts

Slight play in ball joints

Slight play in wheel bearings

Fail 14 Jun 2011 89,333 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 89,152 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 89,150 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 88,731 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 88,728 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 88,555 miles

both rear stop/tail lamps pale but red

Fail 11 Jun 2008 88,552 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 88,474 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 88,472 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 86,787 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 86,784 miles

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.

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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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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