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MNA 657W

1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

62,948 mi
Last recorded62,948 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 100054,353 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMNA 657W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 62,948 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 62,931 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 62,887 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s [minor] ()

front to rear under body has underseal applied

general engine oil leak

n/s front inner flitch/wheel arch has corrosion behind underseal recomend attention[ not within prescribed areas]

o/s rear tyre has slight distortion

Fail 17 Sep 2018 62,886 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear subframe mount [boot floor below fuel tank] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front subframe mount[floor] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s [minor] ()

front to rear under body has underseal applied

general engine oil leak

handbrake efficency low ;18% recomend inspection

n/s front inner flitchhas heavy corrosion behind underseal recomend attention

o/s rear tyre has slight distortion

Fail 5 Sep 2018 62,858 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill/floor. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Brake drum. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill/floor. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp defective Inop. (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Inner flitch corroded/holed.

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded.

Nearside Steering rack gaiter twisted.

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm & slightly out of shape. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 62,339 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 62,244 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2016 62,244 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Fail 16 Aug 2016 62,240 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded to heal board return (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear to jacking point/wheel arch return inner (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded to heal board return (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 61,478 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 61,009 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 61,009 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 60,325 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 59,628 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 59,572 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 58,701 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 558,701 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 57,688 miles

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2009 57,683 miles

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

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 56,415 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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MNA 657W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MNA 657W, 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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MNA 657W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 1 August 1980.

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