MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
2,600 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/50/13 both bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
engine oil low topped up 1ltr oil
wiring rubbing against rear exhaust
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor in 2 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/50/13 both bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
engine oil low topped up 1ltr oil
wiring rubbing against rear exhaust
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
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 Front Bonded suspension unit attachment loose (2.4.F.1a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
off side frount inner wheel arch heavely welded
vin plate missing
no rear seats fitted
Nearside Front Steering lock stop insecurely locked (2.2.D.2c)
Nearside Front Steering lock stop insecurely locked (2.2.D.2c)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Steering lock stop insecurely locked (2.2.D.2c)
Offside Front Steering lock stop insecurely locked (2.2.D.2c)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
no rear seats fitted
How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini 1000?
Based on 9,311 MOT tests across 1,335 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DOP 359V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 DOP 359V, 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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DOP 359V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 3 January 1980.
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