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EFT 781W

1980 Austin Morris Mini 95L

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

40,149 mi
Last recorded40,149 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2012
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 95L39,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFT 781W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 95L
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2012 40,149 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

All 4 tyre's are cracking through tread and sidewalls

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Clutch operation excessivly poor ( vehicle could not drive out of rbt! a helping push was required)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 40,143 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 40,143 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 39,992 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 39,663 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini 95L?

Based on 3,106 MOT tests across 414 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
335
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
414
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 193
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 130
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 127
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 105
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 81
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EFT 781W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 95L in Blue 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 95L models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 39,149 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 95L fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 193 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EFT 781W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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EFT 781W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 95L, first registered on 16 October 1980.

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