MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,074 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leaks
Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)
front screen slightly scord
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
fog lamp warning not working
front screen slightly scord
rear fog lamp not working
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
corrosion around rear subframe rear mountings
o/s door mirror slightly insecure
perishing/wear front suspension bushes in general
stainless steel braided brake hoses fitted and they run close to tie bars
various welding repairs to bodyshell in general
washers could be better
both front indicators and both rear stop lights loseing there colour
some movement in both front seats
some play in o/s top front ball joint
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
both front indicators and both rear stop lights loseing there colour
some movement in both front seats
some play in o/s top front ball joint
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
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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DOV 806V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 DOV 806V, 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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What year was DOV 806V registered?
DOV 806V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 16 January 1980.
Is DOV 806V safe to buy?
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