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MLC 953V

1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2023
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 100054,353 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLC 953V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2022
Pass 13 Mar 2021
Pass 24 Sep 2014
Pass 14 Jan 2013

Nearside Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

front top inner rose joints fouling when jacked up

major modifications carried out on this vehicle

milage not displayed

no passenges seats

not mini engine

Fail 3 Jan 2013

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

front top inner rose joints fouling when jacked up

major modifications carried out on this vehicle

milage not displayed

no passenges seats

Pass 7 Jan 2008 47,821 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 5 Jan 2008 47,821 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

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

Fail 11 Dec 2007 178,045 miles

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 31 Jul 2007 47,624 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 45,770 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 45,770 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2005 44,262 miles

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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MLC 953V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 MLC 953V, 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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MLC 953V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 3 May 1980.

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