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JTB 373V

1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

73,055 mi
Last recorded73,055 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 100054,353 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJTB 373V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1980
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 73,055 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2025 73,055 miles

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint insecure handbrake cable pivot , no locking device fitted (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil pressure switch area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 71,138 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 71,099 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 71,662 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 70,640 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 70,454 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 70,010 miles

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 10 Apr 2015 69,999 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 69,580 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 66,984 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 63,695 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jan 2009 63,695 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2007 56,715 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 56,705 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2006 53,517 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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JTB 373V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JTB 373V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JTB 373V registered?

JTB 373V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 4 June 1980.

Is JTB 373V safe to buy?

The MOT history for JTB 373V shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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