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KDD 554V

1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,910 mi
Last recorded51,910 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 100054,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKDD 554V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2018 51,910 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 51,898 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 51,678 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 51,677 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 51,661 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 51,470 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 51,207 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 51,207 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front springs loose when suspension hanging

rear seats removed

Pass 20 Aug 2011 50,786 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 50,490 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 49,758 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 48,966 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Off-side lower engine mounting bolts loose

Fail 18 Aug 2008 48,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Off-side lower engine mounting bolts loose

Pass 27 Sep 2007 47,693 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Off-side front bonnet catch not working

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Slight play in steering rack off-side end joint

Pass 12 Sep 2006 44,111 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 44,103 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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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KDD 554V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KDD 554V, 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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KDD 554V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 20 February 1980.

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