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LAD 181V

1980 Austin Morris Mini Special

Brown Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

32,822 mi
Last recorded32,822 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini Special59,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAD 181V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Special
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 32,822 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 32,678 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 32,609 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 32,231 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 32,213 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 32,195 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 32,170 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 32,170 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 32,133 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini Special?

Based on 1,388 MOT tests across 176 vehicles.

70.5%
Pass Rate
426
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
176
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 95
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 69
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 67
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 63
brake recording little or no effort 52
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LAD 181V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Special in Brown with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1980 Austin Morris Mini Special models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 59,285 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Morris Mini Special fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 95 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LAD 181V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Morris Mini Special typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 46 years old, this Austin Morris Mini Special is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LAD 181V registered?

LAD 181V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Special, first registered on 20 June 1980.

Is LAD 181V safe to buy?

The MOT history for LAD 181V shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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