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HTV 261V

1980 Austin Morris Mini City

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

58,300 mi
Last recorded58,300 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini City58,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHTV 261V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini City
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 58,300 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2017 58,300 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc both front outer (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 58,300 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 58,300 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 58,300 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 59,088 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 58,103 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 57,210 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Dec 2009 57,204 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 52,827 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake pedal reserve travel close to limit

nearside rear tyre tread cracking slightly

Pass 28 Jan 2008 49,142 miles

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

Oil leak

front number plate slight damage

nearside floor to sill slight corrosion

slight corrosion at offside rear valnce box section plating to underside

Pass 16 Jan 2007 47,523 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 47,523 miles

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

exhaust rubber mount has come away from tale pipe

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini City?

Based on 4,981 MOT tests across 672 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
588
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
672
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 547
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 313
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 277
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 235
brake recording little or no effort 217
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HTV 261V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini City in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1980 Austin Morris Mini City models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 58,257 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Morris Mini City fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 547 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HTV 261V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was HTV 261V registered?

HTV 261V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 18 March 1980.

Is HTV 261V safe to buy?

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