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EAX 431V

1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

39,000 mi
Last recorded39,000 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 100054,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAX 431V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 39,000 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on the outer edges

Slight play detected in nearside front upper and lower ball joints

Slight play detected in nearside front upper control arm inner bushes

Fail 30 Sep 2020 38,999 miles

Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction wipers not parking (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor and sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush play (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush cracking (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 39,000 miles

corrosion on inner arches / slight corrosion on front discs / slight fray on o/s/r hand brake cable / o/s/r brake pipe corroding

corrosion on o/s/r inner boot near shock mount / all suspension bushes perishing / o/s/r shock cover corroding / under body corrosion

holes on front floor pans but been welded in inside

slight play in n/s track rod end

Fail 22 Aug 2019 39,000 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

corrosion on inner arches / slight corrosion on front discs / slight fray on o/s/r hand brake cable / o/s/r brake pipe corroding

corrosion on o/s/r inner boot near shock mount / all suspension bushes perishing / o/s/r shock cover corroding / under body corrosion

holes on front floor pans but been welded in inside

slight play in n/s track rod end

Pass 29 Sep 2017 38,999 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion around boot floor

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both rear (2.7.4)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated Both (2.2.D.2d)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion to both front sills

Pass 2 Jun 2016 38,999 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

fuel hose cracking

slight corrosion to both front sills

Fail 1 Jun 2016 38,999 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

fuel hose cracking

slight corrosion to both front sills

Pass 30 Apr 2015 39,008 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside front brake slightly binding

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 28 Apr 2015 39,000 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside front brake slightly binding

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 May 2014 3,042 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

adult harness belts fitted

nearside wiper blade start to split

Pass 29 Nov 2012 2,627 miles

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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EAX 431V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Red 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 EAX 431V, 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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EAX 431V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 1 March 1980.

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