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LVO 87W

1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,702 mi
Last recorded52,702 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 100054,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLVO 87W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 52,702 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2025 52,702 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 52,524 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 52,303 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off cracked (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front hub, cv grease present

Pass 3 Aug 2022 51,810 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off cracked (0.1 (a))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f tear drop mounting bush unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower mounting bush heavily cracked (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower mounting bush cracked (5.3.2 (c))

oil on engine

Pass 10 Aug 2021 51,520 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bottom mounting bush cracked (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bottom mounting bush cracked (5.3.2 (c))

oil on engine

slight play in steering system

Pass 12 Aug 2020 51,223 miles

Front ball joints (all) slight play

Rear shock absorbers bottom bushes cracked

oil on engine

slight play in steering system

Pass 7 Aug 2019 51,090 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

oil on engine

slight play in steering system (felt at road wheels)

Pass 14 Aug 2018 50,812 miles

front subframe /peardrop bushes split(borderline)

Pass 17 Aug 2017 50,665 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 50,665 miles

Brake pipe excessively damaged front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear ach (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 50,382 miles

N/s/r subframe front mount slight corrosion

Fail 11 Aug 2016 50,379 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

N/s/r subframe front mount slight corrosion

Pass 5 Aug 2015 50,218 miles

Both dip beam patterns poor

Fail 4 Aug 2015 50,218 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Both dip beam patterns poor

Front brakes have slight im-balance

Pass 28 Jul 2014 49,948 miles

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

O/s/f tyre out of shape

Pass 30 Jul 2013 49,781 miles

engine has oil leaks

front shock absorber bushs are perished

n/s/f outer cv boot is perished

o/s/f outer cv boot is perished

small exhaust blow from down pipe

washers have poor out put

Pass 31 Jul 2012 49,555 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 49,324 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2011 49,324 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 48,721 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 48,577 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 48,344 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 48,218 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 47,742 miles

Oil leak

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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LVO 87W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LVO 87W, 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 LVO 87W registered?

LVO 87W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 6 September 1980.

Is LVO 87W safe to buy?

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