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MLH 296V

1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,222 mi
Last recorded71,222 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 100054,353 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLH 296V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 71,222 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 71,191 miles

hazard lamps inoperative

Fail 14 Aug 2018 71,187 miles

Indicator switch inoperative not self canceling (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake grabbing severely pulling to o/s when foot brake applied (1.2.1 (c))

hazard lamps inoperative

Pass 18 Apr 2017 71,172 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Coolant leak ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 May 2015 71,158 miles

n/s/front wheelbearing has noise

Pass 31 May 2014 71,133 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2013 71,093 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2011 71,074 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 71,023 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 70,999 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 70,999 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 70,999 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 70,938 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2006 70,938 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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MLH 296V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MLH 296V, 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 MLH 296V registered?

MLH 296V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 16 May 1980.

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