MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
7,603 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Outer Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)
How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini Special?
Based on 1,388 MOT tests across 176 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BCU 877V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Special in Green with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1980 Austin Morris Mini Special models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 59,285 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 Special fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 95 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BCU 877V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Morris Mini Special typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 46 years old, this Austin Morris Mini Special is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was BCU 877V registered?
BCU 877V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Special, first registered on 3 March 1980.
Is BCU 877V safe to buy?
The MOT history for BCU 877V shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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