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KAS 460

1980 Austin Morris Mini 95

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

44,903 mi
Last recorded44,903 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 9547,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAS 460
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 95
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 44,903 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 39,532 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 34,690 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 34,690 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 30,641 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 29,412 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 29,412 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

nearside front floor corroded

offside inner front wheel arch corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2010 28,060 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 28,060 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2009 26,192 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 26,181 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2008 24,643 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 24,643 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2007 23,162 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 23,151 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2006 20,948 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 20,948 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front inner sill corroded

offside front floor

offside front outer sill corroded

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini 95?

Based on 1,876 MOT tests across 252 vehicles.

75.3%
Pass Rate
282
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
252
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 85
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 60
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 49
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 49
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KAS 460 is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 95 in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1980 Austin Morris Mini 95 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 47,644 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 95 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 85 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KAS 460, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Morris Mini 95 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 46 years old, this Austin Morris Mini 95 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KAS 460 registered?

KAS 460 is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 95, first registered on 24 March 1980.

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