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KNA 803V

1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,326 mi
Last recorded94,326 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2010
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 100054,353 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKNA 803V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2010 94,326 miles

difficulty in assessing welding repairs due to paint/covering etc

exhaust mounting to gearbox not connected

front seats don't tilt

nearside front outer sill corroded not within a prescribed area

possibility that nearside front tyre fouls on inner wing when driven

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

slight play in front suspension ball joints

slight play in lower steering column

would recommend more reinforcement on front seat belts, rear mountings

Fail 24 Aug 2010 94,325 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

difficulty in assessing welding repairs due to paint/covering etc

exhaust mounting to gearbox not connected

front seats don't tilt

nearside front outer sill corroded not within a prescribed area

possibility that nearside front tyre fouls on inner wing when driven

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

slight play in front suspension ball joints

slight play in lower steering column

would recommend more reinforcement on front seat belts, rear mountings

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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KNA 803V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 726 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KNA 803V, 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 KNA 803V registered?

KNA 803V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 14 April 1980.

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