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EYY 981V

1980 Austin Morris Mini Special

Silver Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

63,782 mi
Last recorded63,782 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini Special59,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEYY 981V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Special
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2020 63,782 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 63,199 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 63,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm 165/70 10 Falken 72H fk-07E (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn at outer edge

Pass 29 Apr 2016 62,564 miles

O/s & N/s front tyres show abnormal tyre wear to inner & outer tread

Offside Front "droop" bump stop missing

Offside Front suspension trumpet ball joint has slight play

Fail 29 Apr 2016 62,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/s & N/s front tyres show abnormal tyre wear to inner & outer tread

Offside Front "droop" bump stop missing

Offside Front suspension trumpet ball joint has slight play

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2015 62,236 miles

offside front suspension trumpet ball joint has slight play

offside front upper suspension arm "droop" bump stop missing

Fail 7 May 2015 62,236 miles

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

offside front suspension trumpet ball joint has slight play

offside front upper suspension arm "droop" bump stop missing

Pass 13 May 2014 61,608 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 61,269 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 60,889 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 59,805 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini Special?

Based on 1,388 MOT tests across 176 vehicles.

70.5%
Pass Rate
426
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
176
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 95
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 69
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 67
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 63
brake recording little or no effort 52
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EYY 981V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Special in Silver with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1980 Austin Morris Mini Special models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 59,285 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Morris Mini Special fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 95 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EYY 981V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Morris Mini Special typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 46 years old, this Austin Morris Mini Special is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EYY 981V registered?

EYY 981V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Special, first registered on 8 May 1980.

Is EYY 981V safe to buy?

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