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ETG 550V

1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

46,507 mi
Last recorded46,507 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2006
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 100054,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationETG 550V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2006 46,507 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 46,507 miles

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Fail 15 Sep 2006 46,494 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini 1000?

Based on 9,311 MOT tests across 1,335 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
524
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
1,335
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 726
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 519
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 472
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 470
brake recording little or no effort 382
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ETG 550V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 54,353 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 1000 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 726 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ETG 550V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Morris Mini 1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 46 years old, this Austin Morris Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ETG 550V registered?

ETG 550V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 21 March 1980.

Is ETG 550V safe to buy?

The MOT history for ETG 550V shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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