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LMY 950W

1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,464 mi
Last recorded93,464 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 100054,353 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLMY 950W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 93,464 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 93,251 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 93,140 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 May 2010 92,587 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 91,188 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 90,300 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

vehicle gas been extensively repaired/welded

Fail 25 Feb 2008 90,300 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

vehicle gas been extensively repaired/welded

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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LMY 950W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LMY 950W, 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 LMY 950W registered?

LMY 950W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 14 August 1980.

Is LMY 950W safe to buy?

The MOT history for LMY 950W shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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