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MVF 876V

1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,315 mi
Last recorded85,315 miles
Recorded on5 May 2021
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 100054,353 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMVF 876V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2021 85,315 miles

Offside Rear tyre has a flat spot

Fail 2 Apr 2021 85,308 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear o/s rear tyre has a flat spot

Pass 23 Mar 2020 85,115 miles

underside undersealed.

Pass 2 Feb 2019 84,778 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 83,774 miles

both front floor pans areas have slight corrosion.

Pass 6 Jul 2016 83,770 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 83,671 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2012 83,277 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2012 83,277 miles

Oil leak

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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MVF 876V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MVF 876V, 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 MVF 876V registered?

MVF 876V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 1 July 1980.

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