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LDV 152V

1980 Austin Morris Mini City

Grey Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2022
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

59,463 mi
Last recorded59,463 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2020
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini City58,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLDV 152V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini City
Year1980
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2020 59,463 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2020 59,463 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 58,606 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 58,606 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2008 58,560 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 58,490 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 57,439 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 57,435 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device missing (3.1.4b)

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

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) locking device missing (3.1.4b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

n/s rear suspension becoming siezed

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini City?

Based on 4,981 MOT tests across 672 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
588
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
672
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 547
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 313
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 277
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 235
brake recording little or no effort 217
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LDV 152V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini City in Grey with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1980 Austin Morris Mini City models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 58,257 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 City fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 547 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LDV 152V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was LDV 152V registered?

LDV 152V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 9 July 1980.

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