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EDP 473V

1980 Austin Morris Mini 95

White Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,406 mi
Last recorded69,406 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 9547,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDP 473V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 95
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2021 69,406 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 69,308 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 69,204 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2019 69,204 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 68,879 miles

Offside Front tie rod bush split

Offside track rod end has slight play

both steering rack boots split

Fail 11 Jul 2018 68,585 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced box section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced box section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front tie rod bush split

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both steering rack boots split

Pass 21 Jun 2017 68,212 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Jun 2016 67,683 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 67,683 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

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

n/s/r tyre on legal limit

Pass 7 Jul 2015 66,836 miles

n/s/r tyre 2mm

Pass 8 Jul 2014 65,998 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Jul 2014 65,996 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 65,256 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 65,256 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f driveshaft possible noise/play

o/s/r handbrake low reading but passed/require checking

Pass 25 Jun 2012 64,081 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 64,081 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 62,867 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2011 62,867 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f headlight possible fault

Pass 15 Jun 2010 61,084 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 60,631 miles

brakes require adjustment

o/s/f tyre on legal limit

Pass 16 Jul 2008 24,087 miles

o/s/f tyre 2mm

Pass 24 Jul 2007 23,146 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 23,116 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

o/s/f tyre 2mm

Pass 18 May 2006 22,423 miles

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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EDP 473V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 95 in White with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 95 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 85 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EDP 473V, 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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EDP 473V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 95, first registered on 6 February 1980.

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