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Maybe, but British Steel was also effected by heavy industrial action during that time, BL had to look into other suppliers who could guarantee a supply - if that meant seeking a source abroad then that's what had to be done.
I broke up a 1981 1850, my car now wears it's "face" and there was very little rust overall in it, but I am sure someone will be along to give their experience of a similar car which will be the opposite?
The only car I have ever failed (or had fail) its first MOT on corrosion was a 1981 W reg 1500 HL! All 4 front subframe mounting points in the chassis rails were holed at just 3 years.
I'm not so sure about blaming the steel though, in my experience some years are just better than others and the trend seems to be international.
My theory is that it has to do with the amount of industrial action happening at Speke in those days and their tendency to leave unpainted steel outdoors while they went for their extended tea breaks!
Steve