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MHP 914V

1980 Austin Mini

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

132,561 mi
Last recorded132,561 miles
Recorded on27 May 2009
Typical for 1980 Austin Mini45,545 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMHP 914V
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 27 May 2009 132,561 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s inner wing slight corrosion

Pass 24 May 2008 135,000 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 21 May 2007 110,000 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 110,006 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini?

Based on 18,242 MOT tests across 2,720 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
340
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
2,720
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 846
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 689
brake recording little or no effort 623
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 526
Steering rack gaiter split 471
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MHP 914V is a 1980 Austin Mini in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1980 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 45,545 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MHP 914V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 46 years old, this Austin Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MHP 914V registered?

MHP 914V is a 1980 Austin Mini, first registered on 4 June 1980.

Is MHP 914V safe to buy?

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