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JWB 917W

1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,301 mi
Last recorded82,301 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2008
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 100054,353 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWB 917W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2008 82,301 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 82,301 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 82,301 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel cap washer deteriorated

lowered suspension near bump stops welding repairs appear sound hc excess at idle & high at fast idle tyre size appears small for rims front seats do not tilt inspection to rear carried out by climbing over

Pass 15 Nov 2006 82,297 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 81,729 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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JWB 917W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JWB 917W, 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 JWB 917W registered?

JWB 917W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 12 September 1980.

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