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COJ 920V

1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2016
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

30,735 mi
Last recorded30,735 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 100054,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCOJ 920V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2016 30,735 miles

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

Nearside Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 29,346 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2015 29,346 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed and twisted (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure front mount (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure front mount (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever insecure bracket fractured (3.1.3b)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 29,035 miles

both front floors corroded

both rear floors corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2014 29,032 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

both front floors corroded

both rear floors corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2013 23,118 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 23,108 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 50,000 miles

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

Offside rear tyre slightly perished.

Rear valance and spare wheel well corroded outside prescribed areas.

Windscreen wiper blades smearing.

Pass 21 Jul 2006 40,000 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 40,000 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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COJ 920V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 1000 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 726 recorded failures. If you're considering buying COJ 920V, 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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COJ 920V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 12 February 1980.

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