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ECT 287V

1980 Austin Morris Mini 95

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

77,351 mi
Last recorded77,351 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2021
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 9547,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationECT 287V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 95
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2021 77,351 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 77,046 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2020 77,046 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 76,841 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside rear radius arm has slight play in pivot

Pass 11 Jul 2018 76,561 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leaks from engine

Pass 24 Jul 2017 76,294 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 76,070 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 75,516 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 75,241 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 74,811 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 74,337 miles

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

offside rear foot and handbrake readings slightly low

Pass 2 Aug 2011 73,745 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 73,341 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 72,892 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 71,917 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 71,917 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 71,546 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2006 70,927 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 2 Aug 2006 70,927 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini 95?

Based on 1,876 MOT tests across 252 vehicles.

75.3%
Pass Rate
282
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
252
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 85
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 60
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 49
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 49
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ECT 287V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 95 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1980 Austin Morris Mini 95 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 47,644 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Morris Mini 95 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 85 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ECT 287V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Morris Mini 95 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 46 years old, this Austin Morris Mini 95 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ECT 287V registered?

ECT 287V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 95, first registered on 19 February 1980.

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