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EYY 955V

1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

58,451 mi
Last recorded58,451 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 100054,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEYY 955V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 58,451 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 58,451 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2018 56,902 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 56,902 miles

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 54,147 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to centre section clamp (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn slight play in top bush (2.1.2c)

indicator tell tales incorrect colour (white)

off side wiper hitting top off windscreen rubber

Fail 17 Oct 2017 54,147 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill not fully welded to floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid missing screen (8.2.3)

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill not fully welded onto floor (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to centre section clamp (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn slight play in top bush (2.1.2c)

indicator tell tales incorrect colour (white)

off side wiper hitting top off windscreen rubber

Pass 29 Oct 2014 50,903 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 50,266 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Fail 5 Oct 2013 42,368 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 42,368 miles

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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EYY 955V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EYY 955V, 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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EYY 955V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 19 May 1980.

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