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MGX 312W

1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,139 mi
Last recorded61,139 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 100054,353 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGX 312W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 61,139 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 60,133 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 58,870 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 56,835 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 56,587 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 56,510 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 56,510 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 56,466 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre worn on edge

slight play nearside front steering rack

Pass 2 Jul 2010 560,704 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 56,020 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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MGX 312W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MGX 312W, 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 MGX 312W registered?

MGX 312W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 16 September 1980.

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