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EBL 190V

1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Brown Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

15,864 mi
Last recorded15,864 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2008
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 100054,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBL 190V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2008 15,864 miles

front brakes binding slightly

some play in steering rack

some play in subframe mountings

some play in swivels

wipers could be better

Fail 28 Jul 2008 15,864 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brakes binding slightly

some play in steering rack

some play in subframe mountings

some play in swivels

wipers could be better

Pass 13 Jul 2007 15,840 miles

nearside front brake binding slightly

slightr inbalance of front brakes

wipers could be better

Fail 13 Jul 2007 15,836 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

c.o.3.8%

offside front shock absorber appears weak

Pass 3 Aug 2006 15,806 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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EBL 190V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Brown with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EBL 190V, 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 EBL 190V registered?

EBL 190V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 2 January 1980.

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