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KAP 104W

1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,429 mi
Last recorded69,429 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2008
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto41,192 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAP 104W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000 Auto
Year1980
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2008 69,429 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 69,429 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 68,582 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 68,579 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 23 Mar 2006 67,918 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto?

Based on 926 MOT tests across 132 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
365
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
132
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 59
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 49
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 49
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 45
Steering rack gaiter split 43
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KAP 104W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 41,192 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 Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 59 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KAP 104W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 46 years old, this Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KAP 104W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto, first registered on 20 August 1980.

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