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EWB 577V

1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Purple Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

26,345 mi
Last recorded26,345 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2012
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 100054,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEWB 577V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1980
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2012 26,345 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 26,345 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 26,090 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 25,347 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 25,043 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2008 25,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 May 2007 26,272 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2007 26,272 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 22,965 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 22,965 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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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EWB 577V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Purple with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EWB 577V, 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 EWB 577V registered?

EWB 577V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 1 January 1980.

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