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MAG 931V

1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

52,092 mi
Last recorded52,092 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 100054,353 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAG 931V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 52,092 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 52,086 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 52,078 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 52,077 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 52,070 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2022 52,070 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 52,061 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 52,054 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 52,047 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 52,039 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2018 52,037 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 52,028 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Jul 2016 52,018 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 52,006 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 4 Jul 2015 52,006 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 51,994 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 21 Jun 2014 51,994 miles

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 51,982 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2012 51,969 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2012 51,969 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2011 51,955 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 51,935 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 51,935 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 51,915 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 51,894 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 51,887 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2007 51,864 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2007 51,862 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2006 51,834 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2005 51,812 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2005 51,812 miles

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

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

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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MAG 931V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 MAG 931V, 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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MAG 931V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 1 May 1980.

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