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KRM 471W

1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Gold Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

32,747 mi
Last recorded32,747 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 100054,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKRM 471W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1980
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 32,747 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear back box (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear back box (7.1.2)

Fail 31 May 2017 32,746 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2012 32,743 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 32,536 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 32,082 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 31,816 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

hand brake mechanism sticking slightly

Pass 14 Apr 2007 31,238 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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KRM 471W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Gold with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KRM 471W, 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 KRM 471W registered?

KRM 471W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 1 September 1980.

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