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HNB 504V

1980 Austin Morris Mini Special

Green Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

84,529 mi
Last recorded84,529 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini Special59,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHNB 504V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Special
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 84,529 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 84,433 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 84,344 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2013 84,344 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 22 May 2013 84,344 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2012 81,907 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 81,106 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2010 81,106 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 29 May 2009 80,090 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2009 80,090 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 78,364 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 75,874 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 73,971 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini Special?

Based on 1,388 MOT tests across 176 vehicles.

70.5%
Pass Rate
426
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
176
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 95
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 69
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 67
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 63
brake recording little or no effort 52
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HNB 504V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Special in Green with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1980 Austin Morris Mini Special models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 59,285 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Morris Mini Special fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 95 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HNB 504V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Morris Mini Special typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 46 years old, this Austin Morris Mini Special is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HNB 504V registered?

HNB 504V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Special, first registered on 3 January 1980.

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