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KLR 279V

1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,033 mi
Last recorded88,033 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 100054,353 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKLR 279V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2021 88,033 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 87,872 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 87,685 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2019 87,672 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 87,030 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 87,017 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 85,695 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 May 2015 84,530 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 84,241 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 83,328 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 80,863 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 80,047 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 76,765 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 76,194 miles

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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KLR 279V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KLR 279V, 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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What year was KLR 279V registered?

KLR 279V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 7 January 1980.

Is KLR 279V safe to buy?

The MOT history for KLR 279V shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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