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JRU 645V

1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

83,901 mi
Last recorded83,901 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2010
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 100054,353 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRU 645V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2010 83,901 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 83,896 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

surface corrosion on most metal brake pipes.

very slight movement at offside front hub assembly.

Pass 29 Jun 2009 83,307 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 83,298 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front seats,in poor condition.

Pass 2 Jul 2008 82,695 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

drivers seat belt has slight freying

Pass 13 Jun 2007 81,792 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 78,176 miles

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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JRU 645V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 1000 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 726 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JRU 645V, 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 JRU 645V registered?

JRU 645V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 26 February 1980.

Is JRU 645V safe to buy?

The MOT history for JRU 645V shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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