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MDH 181V

1980 Austin Morris Mini Special

Silver Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

54,508 mi
Last recorded54,508 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini Special59,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMDH 181V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Special
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2023 54,508 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 54,315 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 54,310 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 54,305 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 54,302 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 54,039 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 52,801 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 49,724 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 48,787 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 42,189 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 42,181 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 37,328 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini Special?

Based on 1,388 MOT tests across 176 vehicles.

70.5%
Pass Rate
426
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
176
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 95
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 69
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 67
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 63
brake recording little or no effort 52
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MDH 181V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Special in Silver with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1980 Austin Morris Mini Special models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 59,285 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Morris Mini Special fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 95 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MDH 181V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was MDH 181V registered?

MDH 181V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Special, first registered on 7 March 1980.

Is MDH 181V safe to buy?

The MOT history for MDH 181V shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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