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KLC 255V

1980 Austin Morris Mini 95

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

49,679 mi
Last recorded49,679 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 9547,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKLC 255V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 95
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 49,679 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 49,679 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 46,440 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 46,434 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake excessively binding front and rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 46,093 miles

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

Offside Front slight play steering rack arm

slight play n/s/f hub bearing

slight play o/s/r radius arm bush

Pass 12 Mar 2018 45,816 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 45,760 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2015 45,445 miles

Exhaust centre pipe front clamp loose, not leaking exhaust gases.

Offside Front Outer constant velocity gaiter, no outer securing clip but not leaking.

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner dust cover (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 45,444 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative working intermittently (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way pulling to offside (3.7.C.2)

Exhaust centre pipe front clamp loose, not leaking exhaust gases.

Offside Front Outer constant velocity gaiter, no outer securing clip but not leaking.

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner dust cover (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 42,937 miles

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

o/s/f inner wing corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2012 40,200 miles

o/s/f inner wing corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2012 40,199 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

o/s/f inner wing corroded

Pass 16 May 2011 40,078 miles

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

both rear inner wings corroded

o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 12 May 2011 40,077 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

both rear inner wings corroded

o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2010 39,907 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

all floor corroded

both inner wings corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2010 39,906 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

all floor corroded

both inner wings corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2009 39,256 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 34,998 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 30 Jan 2006 30,927 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 30,927 miles

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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KLC 255V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 95 in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KLC 255V, 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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KLC 255V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 95, first registered on 1 January 1980.

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