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BMR 608V

1980 Austin Morris Mini Special

Silver Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2021
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

30,548 mi
Last recorded30,548 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2020
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini Special59,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMR 608V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Special
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2020 30,548 miles

Central Front slight blow on joint

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2019 30,487 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule VARIOUS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 30,404 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 30,402 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 30,388 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 27,317 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 21,955 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 21,955 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini Special?

Based on 1,388 MOT tests across 176 vehicles.

70.5%
Pass Rate
426
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
176
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 95
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 69
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 67
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 63
brake recording little or no effort 52
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BMR 608V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Special in Silver with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BMR 608V, 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 BMR 608V registered?

BMR 608V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Special, first registered on 14 January 1980.

Is BMR 608V safe to buy?

The MOT history for BMR 608V shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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