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AHW 817V

1980 Austin Morris Mini 95

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

4,936 mi
Last recorded4,936 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2019
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 9547,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAHW 817V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 95
Year1980
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2019 4,936 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 4,396 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 4,065 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 3,913 miles

Fuel cap seal starting to perish.

Fail 8 Sep 2016 3,904 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel cap seal starting to perish.

Off side rear tyre worn close to limit and has screw in tread

Pass 30 Apr 2011 3,441 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 3,441 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 2,542 miles

Screw in off side rear tyre.

Pass 17 Apr 2008 23,823 miles

Screw in off side rear tyre.

Fail 16 Apr 2008 23,823 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Choke cable sitting on exhaust manifold.

Exhaust touchs body work.

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

Screw in off side rear tyre.

Pass 20 Jun 2006 2,198 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini 95?

Based on 1,876 MOT tests across 252 vehicles.

75.3%
Pass Rate
282
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
252
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 85
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 60
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 49
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 49
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AHW 817V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 95 in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1980 Austin Morris Mini 95 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 47,644 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Austin Morris Mini 95 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 85 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AHW 817V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Morris Mini 95 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 46 years old, this Austin Morris Mini 95 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AHW 817V registered?

AHW 817V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 95, first registered on 1 February 1980.

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