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FBW 354V

1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2019
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

53,608 mi
Last recorded53,608 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2018
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 100054,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFBW 354V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2018 53,608 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Dec 2016 53,586 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Tested in a wet condition

Fail 12 Dec 2016 53,586 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both sides on top mount (2.7.4)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering rack gaiter split both sides (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Tested in a wet condition

Pass 24 Oct 2014 53,529 miles

Both Rear tyres are cracking within the tread

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

Fail 24 Oct 2014 53,529 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 52,933 miles

BOTH REAR tyres are cracking within the tread

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

The entire chassis is corroded and weak in places

Fail 5 Sep 2011 52,933 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BOTH REAR tyres are cracking within the tread

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

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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FBW 354V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FBW 354V, 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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FBW 354V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 21 May 1980.

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