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JVR 244V

1980 Austin Morris Mini Special

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,070 mi
Last recorded54,070 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini Special59,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJVR 244V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Special
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 54,070 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s/f knuckle joint dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s/r knuckle joint dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s/f knuckle joint dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s/r knuckle joint dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2017 54,068 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened knuckle boot split (2.4.F.1c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened knuckle boot split (2.4.F.1c)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened knuckle boot split (2.4.F.1c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened knuckle boot split (2.4.F.1c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened knuckle boot split (2.4.F.1c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 54,031 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 54,031 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 53,925 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 53,741 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini Special?

Based on 1,388 MOT tests across 176 vehicles.

70.5%
Pass Rate
426
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
176
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 95
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 69
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 67
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 63
brake recording little or no effort 52
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JVR 244V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Special in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1980 Austin Morris Mini Special models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 59,285 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 Special fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 95 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JVR 244V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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JVR 244V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Special, first registered on 5 March 1980.

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