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LRW 700V

1980 Austin Morris Mini Special

Red Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

721 mi
Last recorded721 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini Special59,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLRW 700V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Special
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 721 miles

Nearside Front Lower body holed

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017
Pass 1 Apr 2011 29,999 miles

four point seatbelts fitted

vehicle underbody light rust

Fail 29 Mar 2011 29,999 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

four point seatbelts fitted

vehicle underbody light rust

Pass 3 Apr 2007 44,256 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 44,256 miles

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

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 41,660 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

c.o close to legal limits at idle

rear brakes have noisie operation

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini Special?

Based on 1,388 MOT tests across 176 vehicles.

70.5%
Pass Rate
426
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
176
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 95
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 69
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 67
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 63
brake recording little or no effort 52
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LRW 700V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Special in Red with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1980 Austin Morris Mini Special models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 59,285 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Morris Mini Special fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 95 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LRW 700V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Morris Mini Special typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 46 years old, this Austin Morris Mini Special is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LRW 700V registered?

LRW 700V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Special, first registered on 19 March 1980.

Is LRW 700V safe to buy?

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