1980 Austin Morris MINI 850 Super 0.8L Petrol · LFJ 981W
1980 Austin Morris MINI 850 Super (0.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1980. Recorded mileage 61,521 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN MORRIS MINI 850 SUPER
- Year / Origin
- 1980 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/08/2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,521 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1980
- Engine
- 848cc
LFJ 981W Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/08/2021
- 61,521 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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LFJ 981W Mileage History
- 25/02/200639,882 mi
- 11/04/200741,849 mi+1,967 mi
- 11/04/2007104,269 mi+62,420 mi
- 27/01/201047,163 mi-57,106 mi
- 27/01/201047,163 mi
- 12/01/201149,547 mi+2,384 mi
- 18/01/201251,084 mi+1,537 mi
- 18/01/201251,084 mi
- 22/01/201352,936 mi+1,852 mi
- 15/01/201454,329 mi+1,393 mi
- 20/01/201556,235 mi+1,906 mi
- 22/01/201657,639 mi+1,404 mi
- 16/02/201759,426 mi+1,787 mi
- 24/01/201860,254 mi+828 mi
- 17/07/201960,964 mi+710 mi
- 17/07/201960,964 mi
- 24/08/202061,454 mi+490 mi
- 24/08/202161,522 mi+68 mi
- 24/08/202161,521 mi-1 mi
Average of roughly 1,397 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
LFJ 981W MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 1980 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super (LFJ 981W) between February 2006 and August 2021.
The record contains 15 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 24 August 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam aim not tested (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Inner Headlamp aim too high (1.8)”; “Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)”.