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KEZ 1799

1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

74,116 mi
Last recorded74,116 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2013
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto41,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKEZ 1799
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000 Auto
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2013 74,116 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

no drivers door mirror./ rear brakes binding/ handbrake lever needs adjusting/top steering column has some play/

Fail 21 Aug 2013 74,097 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Ball joint inappropriately modified (2.2.C.1e)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

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

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 67,244 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 67,176 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 9 Nov 2007 64,192 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 59,200 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 59,178 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 54,146 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 54,102 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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KEZ 1799 is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 KEZ 1799, 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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KEZ 1799 is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto, first registered on 20 August 1980.

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