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MHA 652V

1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

384 mi
Last recorded384 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 100054,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMHA 652V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2016 384 miles

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

N/S Seat base loose

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Vehicle has various welded plates of a Poor standard

Fail 16 Jun 2016 384 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering Boot floor (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering Inner wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Boot floor plate riveted (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Boot floor 2x welded plates not seam welded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

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

N/S Seat base loose

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Vehicle has various welded plates of a Poor standard

Pass 6 May 2015 384 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

indicator stalk soon need replacing

n/s front inner wing/door mounting panel corroded

n/s front subframe tear drop mounting pin not located in front panel

o/s front inner wing/door mounting panel corroded

Pass 15 May 2014 384 miles

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

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

indicator stalk soon need attention

n/s front inner wing/door mounting panel corroded

n/s front subframe tear drop mounting pin not located in front panel

o/s front inner wing/door mounting panel corroded

Fail 13 May 2014 384 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

indicator stalk soon need attention

n/s front inner wing/door mounting panel corroded

n/s front subframe tear drop mounting pin not located in front panel

o/s front inner wing/door mounting panel corroded

Pass 20 May 2013 384 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

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

horn control switch not working correctly but adequate at time of test

Pass 13 Aug 2011 384 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2011 384 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 386 miles

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

nearside sill corroded but not excessivly

Fail 2 Dec 2009 384 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside sill corroded but not excessivly

Pass 28 Dec 2007 384 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 384 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)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 99,549 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 99,548 miles

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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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MHA 652V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 1000 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 726 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MHA 652V, 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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MHA 652V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 11 April 1980.

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