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DOP 359V

1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

2,600 mi
Last recorded2,600 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 100054,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDOP 359V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 2,600 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2019 2,581 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2018 1,994 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 64,532 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 64,116 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 64,116 miles

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 63,379 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 63,373 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 18,978 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 16,590 miles

no rear seats fitted

Fail 21 Oct 2008 16,589 miles

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.

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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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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