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LPC 180W

1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

6,049 mi
Last recorded6,049 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 100054,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLPC 180W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 6,049 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 6,049 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure rear (2.4.G.1)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 47,801 miles

Steering wheel has slight play/lift.

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 47,801 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint bottom arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front sill corroded but not near a structural component.

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front sill corroded but not near a structural component

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering wheel has slight play.

slight oil leak.

Pass 31 Jan 2015 2,369 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2014 2,369 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 97,123 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2013 97,106 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2011 94,381 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 94,381 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 89,484 miles

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

offside rear bearing noisey

Fail 13 Aug 2010 89,482 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

offside rear bearing noisey

Pass 31 Oct 2007 89,452 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 89,271 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 89,255 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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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LPC 180W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 1000 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 726 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LPC 180W, 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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LPC 180W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 15 August 1980.

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