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KLW 329V

1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,023 mi
Last recorded99,023 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 100054,353 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKLW 329V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2020 99,023 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 99,021 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rubber cone lower ball joint gaitor split and ball joint has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment attachment bracket insecure (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play rubber cone lower ball joint has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 97,921 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) advise checking as soon as possable ()

slight wobble from o/s front wheel

Pass 14 Sep 2017 96,400 miles

wipers weak but working

Pass 17 Sep 2016 95,378 miles

ADVISE CHECKING REAR BRAKE'S

Pass 1 Sep 2015 94,167 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 92,573 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 90,404 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 90,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2012 89,050 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 88,592 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 88,135 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 88,124 miles

Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2009 87,875 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 87,875 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2006 87,267 miles

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

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

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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KLW 329V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Red 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 KLW 329V, 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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KLW 329V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 20 March 1980.

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