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LFJ 472W

1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,107 mi
Last recorded95,107 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2012
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 100054,353 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFJ 472W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2012 95,107 miles

n/s/f flexi brake hose slightly deteriorated

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

Pass 26 Jan 2009 92,941 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 89,340 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 87,704 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 87,696 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

advise exhaust system corroded

advise front and rear metal brake pipes corroded

advise o/s/f front metal brake bent near wheel cylinder but not kinked

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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LFJ 472W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LFJ 472W, 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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LFJ 472W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 1 September 1980.

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