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MDG 288W

1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

8,603 mi
Last recorded8,603 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 100054,353 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMDG 288W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 8,603 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2023 8,586 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 8,239 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin look aprox 3mm .... (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine / gearbox area........ (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 7,931 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 7,341 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 6,361 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Aug 2016 4,315 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 4,309 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated also back plate broken near bolt (2.5.A.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 2,945 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Aug 2015 2,945 miles

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)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2014 1,685 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 99,851 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear exhaust mountings badly split

engine/gearbox oil leaks

radiator top hose badly perished

wheel arch trims insecure

Pass 9 Aug 2012 98,193 miles

Oil leak

both centre and rear exhaust mountings split

coolant stains around bottom corner of radiator

top radiator hose perished

Pass 2 Sep 2011 71,933 miles

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

Nearside front track rod end gaiter split

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust rubber mount perished

Fail 2 Sep 2011 71,933 miles

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

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

Nearside front track rod end gaiter split

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust rubber mount perished

Pass 1 Sep 2010 94,886 miles

Nearside front track rod end gaiter split

Offside front steering rack gaiter slightly perished

Oil leak

Rear exhaust rubber mounting deteriorating

Slight movement in offside front upper ball joint

Fail 1 Sep 2010 94,886 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front track rod end gaiter split

Offside front steering rack gaiter slightly perished

Oil leak

Rear exhaust rubber mounting deteriorating

Slight movement in offside front upper ball joint

Pass 8 Sep 2009 92,105 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 1 Sep 2009 2,087 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 89,805 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 89,805 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 85,708 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2007 85,689 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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2006 78,992 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 78,980 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2005 70,711 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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MDG 288W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 MDG 288W, 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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MDG 288W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 1 August 1980.

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