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MPS 561V

1980 Austin Morris Mini 95

Black Petrol 1380cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,309 mi
Last recorded93,309 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2011
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 9547,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPS 561V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 95
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,380cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2011 93,309 miles

nearside & off side seat belt anchorage's & buckles to floor are secured by means of eyes and shackles. Advise fitting of propper bolts ASAP

Pass 6 Oct 2009 52,847 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

main beam warning light innop

passenger sun visor drops down

Fail 22 Sep 2009 52,491 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

h/brake warning light innop

main beam warning light innop

passenger sun visor drops down

Pass 7 Oct 2008 77,951 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 77,926 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Apr 2007 34,759 miles

all four tyres badly perished

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini 95?

Based on 1,876 MOT tests across 252 vehicles.

75.3%
Pass Rate
282
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
252
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 85
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 60
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 49
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 49
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MPS 561V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 95 in Black with a 1,380cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1980 Austin Morris Mini 95 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 47,644 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 95 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 85 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MPS 561V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Morris Mini 95 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 46 years old, this Austin Morris Mini 95 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MPS 561V registered?

MPS 561V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 95, first registered on 27 May 1980.

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