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MAU 14W

1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2017
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

5,793 mi
Last recorded5,793 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 100054,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAU 14W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2016 5,793 miles

Nearside Rear boot floor corrosion

Offside Rear shocker damp

Rear brake efforts

Rear bumper security

underbody heavily painted

wiper motor security

Pass 11 Aug 2009 5,643 miles

o/s/f inner cv boot insecure

Fail 4 Aug 2009 5,635 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder securing device loose (3.5.1j)

o/s/f inner cv boot insecure

o/s/f wiper arm loose

Pass 7 Apr 2008 3,996 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 3,985 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 98,578 miles

All brake & fuel pipes heavily covered in underseal

Rear brake comparison

Underbody heavily covered in underseal

Fail 12 Aug 2006 98,526 miles

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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

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

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

All brake & fuel pipes heavily covered in underseal

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Underbody heavily covered in underseal

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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MAU 14W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MAU 14W, 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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MAU 14W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 24 September 1980.

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