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NJN 486V

1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,648 mi
Last recorded42,648 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 100054,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJN 486V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 42,648 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 41,721 miles

Nearside All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Inner sill

Nearside Front Outer sill corroding

Fail 1 Sep 2022 41,712 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Inner sill

Nearside Front Outer sill corroding

Fail 4 Aug 2022 41,696 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength back point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 41,595 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 41,588 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 41,529 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Slight corrosion in front of rear wheels on sills

Pass 23 Aug 2013 41,494 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2012 41,368 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 41,346 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 40,152 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

washers poor but clear the screen

Pass 12 Apr 2010 40,002 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

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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NJN 486V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NJN 486V, 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 NJN 486V registered?

NJN 486V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 1 April 1980.

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