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GOE 346W

1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Grey Petrol 1293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

79,820 mi
Last recorded79,820 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 100054,353 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGOE 346W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1980
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,293cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 79,820 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 78,589 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 78,589 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 76,117 miles

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 12 Jul 2022 75,425 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 75,424 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected subframe mount / arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected subframe mount / floor (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2021 72,645 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside & offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 72,644 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting passenger footwell (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner body seat belt mount area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner body seat belt mount area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle Identification Number not displayed VIN number not visibly stamped on vehicle & VIN plate is missing (0.2 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside & offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 May 2020 72,451 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 72,315 miles

no reverse lights

Fail 15 Apr 2019 72,315 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

no reverse lights

Fail 2 Apr 2019 72,302 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges battery cable at rear of vehicle (4.11 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2017 72,275 miles

Emissions not tested engine running poorly (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 71,478 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 71,478 miles

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split and deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush upper bush missing (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split and deteriorated (8.2.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 71,477 miles

Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

Brake cable locking device missing split pin missing hand brake cable to lever (3.5.1l)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Electrical wiring insecure battery cable under vehicle (1.9.2a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing rear bolt mounting bolt broken (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 71,434 miles

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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GOE 346W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Grey with a 1,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 GOE 346W, 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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GOE 346W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 1 August 1980.

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