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HPD 290V

1980 Austin Morris Mini 95

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,497 mi
Last recorded33,497 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 9547,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPD 290V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 95
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 33,497 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 33,487 miles

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/floor panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 33,447 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 33,227 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 33,227 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 33,050 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 33,049 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged corroded (7.2.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 32,828 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 32,824 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 32,116 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 30,906 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 30,906 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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HPD 290V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 95 in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 95 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 85 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HPD 290V, 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.

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HPD 290V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 95, first registered on 7 March 1980.

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