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GOV 793W

1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

75,149 mi
Last recorded75,149 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 100054,353 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGOV 793W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2019 75,149 miles

Nearside Front 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 9 Nov 2018 73,439 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 72,737 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 71,405 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 70,379 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 87,637 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 77,411 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 65,729 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 74,466 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 74,225 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 68,948 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 68,895 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

imbalance front brakes

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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GOV 793W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GOV 793W, 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 GOV 793W registered?

GOV 793W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 9 September 1980.

Is GOV 793W safe to buy?

The MOT history for GOV 793W shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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