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FWB 619V

1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2013
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

98,809 mi
Last recorded98,809 miles
Recorded on24 May 2012
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 100054,353 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWB 619V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2012 98,809 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

underside of vehicle coated in underseal

Fail 24 May 2012 98,809 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

underside of vehicle coated in underseal

Pass 10 Jun 2011 94,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 Jun 2011 94,237 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 90,681 miles

Coolant leak

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 Jun 2010 90,660 miles

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

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

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)

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

Battery insecure

play in steering rack offside track rod ball joint

Fail 19 May 2010 90,587 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Centre Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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FWB 619V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 FWB 619V, 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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FWB 619V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 11 March 1980.

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