MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,352 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Centre Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Engine oil leak
Front brakes very slightly out of balance on first application
How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini 95?
Based on 1,876 MOT tests across 252 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KVW 980V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 95 in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1979 Austin Morris Mini 95 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 49,999 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 KVW 980V, 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 47 years old, this Austin Morris Mini 95 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was KVW 980V registered?
KVW 980V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 95, first registered on 1 November 1979.
Is KVW 980V safe to buy?
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