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MGU 511W

1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

575 mi
Last recorded575 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 100054,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGU 511W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 575 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 458 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 309 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 68 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 87,704 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 87,691 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015
Pass 16 Jun 2014 87,473 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 87,238 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 86,812 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 86,360 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 85,432 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jul 2009 85,432 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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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MGU 511W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MGU 511W, 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 MGU 511W registered?

MGU 511W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 15 August 1980.

Is MGU 511W safe to buy?

The MOT history for MGU 511W shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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