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NEH 540W

1980 Austin Mini

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2023
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

39,644 mi
Last recorded39,644 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
Typical for 1980 Austin Mini45,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNEH 540W
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2022 39,644 miles

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner arch/floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2022 39,637 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner arch/floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 39,175 miles

Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 39,167 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective on tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 May 2017 38,761 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2017 38,761 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 38,012 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 38,003 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Shock absorber missing (2.7.1b)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini?

Based on 18,242 MOT tests across 2,720 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
340
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
2,720
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 846
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 689
brake recording little or no effort 623
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 526
Steering rack gaiter split 471
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NEH 540W is a 1980 Austin Mini in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1980 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 45,545 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 Mini fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NEH 540W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 46 years old, this Austin Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NEH 540W registered?

NEH 540W is a 1980 Austin Mini, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is NEH 540W safe to buy?

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