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FVM 384V

1980 Austin Morris Mini 95

Blue Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

44,946 mi
Last recorded44,946 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 9547,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVM 384V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 95
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 44,946 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 44,515 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 44,254 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 43,726 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 43,252 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 43,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 42,329 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 41,614 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 40,822 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 39,711 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 38,707 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 37,774 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 36,512 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 35,399 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 33,977 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 32,170 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 30,020 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 30,020 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 28,399 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 26,755 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 24,791 miles

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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FVM 384V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 95 in Blue with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FVM 384V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FVM 384V registered?

FVM 384V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 95, first registered on 2 January 1980.

Is FVM 384V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FVM 384V shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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