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LJO 952W

1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

31,481 mi
Last recorded31,481 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2014
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 100054,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJO 952W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2014 31,481 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres slightly cracked and perished

Pass 28 Jun 2013 31,421 miles

Coolant leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2011 31,287 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 31,214 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 30,839 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 30,810 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 30,810 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fail 13 May 2006 30,029 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 May 2006 30,029 miles

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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LJO 952W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LJO 952W, 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 LJO 952W registered?

LJO 952W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 20 November 1980.

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The MOT history for LJO 952W shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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