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MDF 486V

1980 Austin Morris Mini 95

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,368 mi
Last recorded77,368 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 9547,644 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMDF 486V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 95
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 77,368 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 76,797 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking/perishing - worse on inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 76,760 miles

Windscreen washer not working unless lights are on (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working unless lights are on (3.4 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking/perishing - worse on inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2017 76,626 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 76,416 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 76,061 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 76,038 miles

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

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

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 75,173 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering system

Fail 19 Mar 2013 75,144 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering system

Pass 26 Nov 2011 75,025 miles

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING SYSTEM

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini 95?

Based on 1,876 MOT tests across 252 vehicles.

75.3%
Pass Rate
282
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
252
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 85
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 60
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 49
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 49
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MDF 486V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 95 in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1980 Austin Morris Mini 95 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 47,644 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 95 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 85 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MDF 486V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Morris Mini 95 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 46 years old, this Austin Morris Mini 95 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MDF 486V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 95, first registered on 30 June 1980.

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