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AFB 149V

1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,809 mi
Last recorded84,809 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2011
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 100054,353 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFB 149V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2011 84,809 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 1 Sep 2011 84,797 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 84,220 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 84,207 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 84,030 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 83,535 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 81,620 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 79,091 miles

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Aug 2005 75,789 miles

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

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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AFB 149V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AFB 149V, 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 AFB 149V registered?

AFB 149V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 21 February 1980.

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