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FET 643V

1980 Austin Morris Mini 95

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

56,411 mi
Last recorded56,411 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 9547,644 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFET 643V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 95
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 56,411 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion starting on underside of vehicle

Pass 12 Apr 2018 54,234 miles

Fuel pipe secured to engine stabiliser bar

Offside Sill at rear coroding next to subframe mounting

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 10 Apr 2017 52,469 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 52,469 miles

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

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 51,297 miles

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

exhaust mounting broken

front panel corroded

oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2016 51,297 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

exhaust mounting broken

front panel corroded

oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2015 45,723 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 45,713 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 38,336 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 38,335 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 32,370 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 24,775 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2012 24,626 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2011 17,063 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 17,063 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 52,306 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Apr 2009 50,870 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Apr 2009 50,870 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Apr 2008 49,786 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 49,741 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 47,286 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2007 47,284 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 43,111 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini 95?

Based on 1,876 MOT tests across 252 vehicles.

75.3%
Pass Rate
282
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
252
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 85
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 60
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 49
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 49
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FET 643V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 95 in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 1980 Austin Morris Mini 95 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 47,644 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 95 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 85 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FET 643V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Morris Mini 95 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 46 years old, this Austin Morris Mini 95 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FET 643V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 95, first registered on 26 March 1980.

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