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705 ALE

1980 Austin Mini

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

1,539 mi
Last recorded1,539 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1980 Austin Mini45,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration705 ALE
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1980
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 1,539 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 720 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 635 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 598 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 385 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 3,247 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015
Pass 15 Apr 2014 6 miles

suspension hard

Pass 11 Aug 2008 40,242 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 29,097 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 28,883 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini?

Based on 18,242 MOT tests across 2,720 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
340
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
2,720
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 846
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 689
brake recording little or no effort 623
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 526
Steering rack gaiter split 471
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705 ALE is a 1980 Austin Mini in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1980 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 45,545 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 705 ALE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 46 years old, this Austin Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 705 ALE registered?

705 ALE is a 1980 Austin Mini, first registered on 31 December 1980.

Is 705 ALE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 705 ALE shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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