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LKV 272V

1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

51,343 mi
Last recorded51,343 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 100054,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLKV 272V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2016 51,343 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 51,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose lock nut loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

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

battery lead rubbing through on exhaust front down pipes

Pass 18 Aug 2015 51,166 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 50,778 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 50,703 miles

Offside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 50,636 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 50,628 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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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LKV 272V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LKV 272V, 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 LKV 272V registered?

LKV 272V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 17 March 1980.

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