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MAU 349W

1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,286 mi
Last recorded45,286 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2009
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 100054,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAU 349W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2009 45,286 miles

slight play in steering column

unable to check sills properly for corrosion due to side skirts fitted

underside corroding in various places but has been covered in underseal making inspection difficult inc front and rear subframes

Pass 20 Oct 2008 45,212 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 45,212 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 45,134 miles

slight play in steering coloum

Fail 12 Oct 2007 45,125 miles

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

play in steering column

Pass 11 Oct 2006 45,018 miles

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 349W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MAU 349W, 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 MAU 349W registered?

MAU 349W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 1 October 1980.

Is MAU 349W safe to buy?

The MOT history for MAU 349W shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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