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NDF 255W

1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

52,286 mi
Last recorded52,286 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto41,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNDF 255W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000 Auto
Year1980
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 52,286 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 52,011 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 50,527 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 48,428 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 48,086 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 48,077 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2008 48,068 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 47,561 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2006 45,154 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto?

Based on 926 MOT tests across 132 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
365
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
132
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 59
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 49
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 49
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 45
Steering rack gaiter split 43
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NDF 255W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto in Orange 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 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 41,192 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 59 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NDF 255W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 46 years old, this Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NDF 255W registered?

NDF 255W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto, first registered on 5 August 1980.

Is NDF 255W safe to buy?

The MOT history for NDF 255W shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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