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ACO 93W

1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

26,087 mi
Last recorded26,087 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 100054,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACO 93W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2024 26,087 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 26,007 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 26,007 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 25,913 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 25,729 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 24,855 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 24,791 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 24,791 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 24,078 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play steering rack inner joint (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 23,185 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 23,175 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 22,987 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 22,631 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 22,630 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Feb 2012
Pass 4 Nov 2011 22,177 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 21,287 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 19,667 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 19,129 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 19,124 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 18,573 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 17,940 miles

ADVISE OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE 1.6 MM ON INNER EDGE HAND BRAKE HAS LONG TRAVEL

Pass 1 Aug 2005 17,484 miles

oil leak

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini 1000?

Based on 9,311 MOT tests across 1,335 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
524
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
1,335
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 726
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 519
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 472
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 470
brake recording little or no effort 382
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ACO 93W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 54,353 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Morris Mini 1000 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 726 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ACO 93W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Morris Mini 1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 46 years old, this Austin Morris Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ACO 93W registered?

ACO 93W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 6 August 1980.

Is ACO 93W safe to buy?

The MOT history for ACO 93W shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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