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LAL 35W

1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

28,575 mi
Last recorded28,575 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 100054,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAL 35W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 28,575 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 2 Apr 2019 28,569 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Seat belt flexible stalk stretched or damaged likely to lead to failure under load offside and nearside front insecurely fitted in floor (bolts loose ) (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Service brake binding but not excessively offside and nearside fronts (1.2.1 (f))

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 6 Aug 2012 28,345 miles

n/s b/joint adjusted

welding repair sealed/undersealed

Fail 31 Jul 2012 28,345 miles

Nearside Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

run out petrol

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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LAL 35W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 LAL 35W, 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 LAL 35W registered?

LAL 35W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is LAL 35W safe to buy?

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