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HVN 4W

1980 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,185 mi
Last recorded85,185 miles
Recorded on21 May 2010
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT54,924 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHVN 4W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2010 85,185 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 85,185 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 85,105 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 85,105 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT?

Based on 3,395 MOT tests across 448 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
448
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 180
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 156
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 144
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 144
brake recording little or no effort 111
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HVN 4W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 54,924 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 1275 GT fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 180 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HVN 4W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 46 years old, this Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HVN 4W registered?

HVN 4W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is HVN 4W safe to buy?

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