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FPG 116V

1980 Austin Morris Mini Special

Pink Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2020
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

75,516 mi
Last recorded75,516 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2019
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini Special59,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPG 116V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Special
Year1980
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc
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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2019 75,516 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 75,478 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 75,474 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 73,546 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

wipers split slightly

Fail 30 Apr 2012 73,546 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

wipers split slightly

Pass 28 Feb 2011 75,257 miles

offside steering arm/rack slight play

slight play nearside rear bearing

slight play offside front wheel bearing

Pass 30 Nov 2009 70,962 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2009 70,941 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

hazards flashing fast

Pass 10 Jul 2008 67,416 miles

Oil filler cap missing

Fail 9 Jul 2008 67,416 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Oil filler cap missing

Pass 15 Jun 2007 62,314 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 62,314 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 62,062 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2006 62,056 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Fail 9 Jan 2006

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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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FPG 116V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Special in Pink with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 Special fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 95 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FPG 116V, 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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FPG 116V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Special, first registered on 1 January 1980.

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