MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,761 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)
Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device missing (3.5.1j)
Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
very slight play in offside front wheel bearing but no roughness and customer advised
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
advise new clip on offside front outer cv gaitor as grease seeping out
restricted view of rear flexible brake hoses but look and feel ok plus no leaks present
un able to open front doors without the aid of a remote
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini 95?
Based on 1,876 MOT tests across 252 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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ETF 789V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 95 in Red with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 ETF 789V, 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 ETF 789V registered?
ETF 789V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 95, first registered on 11 June 1980.
Is ETF 789V safe to buy?
The MOT history for ETF 789V shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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