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LWC 246V

1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

71,488 mi
Last recorded71,488 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 100054,353 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLWC 246V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 71,488 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 71,488 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 71,250 miles

Rear fog light not working

Fail 18 Aug 2016 71,249 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear fog light not working

Pass 12 Jun 2015 71,158 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 71,158 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 70,899 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 70,899 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 70,322 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 70,322 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 69,566 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 69,509 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 69,509 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 69,336 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 69,334 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 May 2009 69,264 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 May 2009 69,264 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2008 68,955 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 20 May 2008 68,955 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 68,474 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 68,474 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 68,167 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 68,162 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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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LWC 246V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 LWC 246V, 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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LWC 246V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 1 January 1980.

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