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FVE 850W

1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Gold Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

62,633 mi
Last recorded62,633 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2010
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 100054,353 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVE 850W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1980
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2010 62,633 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 60,759 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside handbrake pivot on arm stiff

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2008 58,575 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

areas of corrosion weakness evident

offside headlamp glass holed

underside of vehicle carpets wet

wiper blades showing slight deterioration

Pass 14 Mar 2008 58,575 miles

areas of corrosion weakness evident

offside headlamp glass holed

underside of vehicle carpets wet

wiper blades showing slight deterioration

Fail 29 Feb 2008 58,537 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

areas of corrosion weakness evident

bonnet damaged,and difficult to open

underside of vehicle carpets wet

wiper blades showing slight deterioration

Pass 1 Mar 2007 55,867 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 55,867 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

front subframe , nearside front mounting starting to split

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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FVE 850W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Gold 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 FVE 850W, 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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What year was FVE 850W registered?

FVE 850W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 1 September 1980.

Is FVE 850W safe to buy?

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