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BHO 416V

1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto

Cream Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,584 mi
Last recorded30,584 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto41,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHO 416V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000 Auto
Year1980
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2021 30,584 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 30,572 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 30,555 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 30,183 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 30,170 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 30,170 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 30,158 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 30,151 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

advise oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2015 30,024 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2014 29,972 miles

ADVISE, OIL LEAK.

ADVISE, nearside front outer c v gaiter pin-holed.

ADVISE, offside front outer c v gaiter perishing.

Fail 12 Mar 2014 29,959 miles

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

ADVISE, ENGINE HAS MIS-FIRE.

ADVISE, OIL LEAK.

ADVISE, nearside front outer c v gaiter pin-holed.

ADVISE, offside front outer c v gaiter perishing.

Pass 20 Mar 2013 29,474 miles

ADVISE, OIL LEAK.

ADVISE, slight play in offside rear wheel bearing.

Fail 16 Mar 2013 29,466 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

ADVISE, OIL LEAK.

ADVISE, slight play in offside rear wheel bearing.

Pass 8 Mar 2012 28,735 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2012 28,724 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2011 27,239 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 27,237 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 27,157 miles

low reading in o/s/r brake

no indicator warning light

slight movement in both front lower ball joints

slight play in lower steering coloum bush

Pass 1 Oct 2007 27,146 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 27,120 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 27,117 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto?

Based on 926 MOT tests across 132 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
365
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
132
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 59
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 49
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 49
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 45
Steering rack gaiter split 43
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BHO 416V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto in Cream with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 41,192 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 59 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BHO 416V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was BHO 416V registered?

BHO 416V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto, first registered on 12 May 1980.

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