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EFC 678V

1980 Austin Morris Mini Special

Green Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

1,896 mi
Last recorded1,896 miles
Recorded on23 May 2012
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini Special59,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFC 678V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Special
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2012 1,896 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 1,896 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 1,017 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 755 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 755 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 566 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2005 396 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini Special?

Based on 1,388 MOT tests across 176 vehicles.

70.5%
Pass Rate
426
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
176
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 95
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 69
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 67
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 63
brake recording little or no effort 52
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EFC 678V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Special in Green with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1980 Austin Morris Mini Special models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 59,285 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Morris Mini Special fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 95 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EFC 678V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was EFC 678V registered?

EFC 678V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Special, first registered on 8 April 1980.

Is EFC 678V safe to buy?

The MOT history for EFC 678V shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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