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NLC 90V

1980 Austin Morris Mini Special

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,570 mi
Last recorded22,570 miles
Recorded on13 May 2017
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini Special59,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNLC 90V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Special
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2017 22,570 miles

front brake pads overlapping edge of discs

wheel studs too short? o/s/f x4, n/s/f x3

Fail 5 May 2017 22,545 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

front brake pads overlapping edge of discs

wheel studs too short? o/s/f x4, n/s/f x3

Pass 21 Apr 2016 20,182 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 17,785 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 17,785 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

underside rusty and weak

Pass 9 Oct 2013 17,164 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 16,631 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 11,359 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 11,356 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

slightly low effort on offside handbrake

slightly low effort on offside rear footbrake

windscreen marked in zone B

Pass 13 Aug 2009 85,744 miles

Oil leak

extensive welding underside

slight play in both front hubs

underside rusty and weak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 May 2006 32,504 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 32,504 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini Special?

Based on 1,388 MOT tests across 176 vehicles.

70.5%
Pass Rate
426
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
176
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 95
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 69
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 67
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 63
brake recording little or no effort 52
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NLC 90V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Special in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1980 Austin Morris Mini Special models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 59,285 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 Special fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 95 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NLC 90V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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NLC 90V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Special, first registered on 3 June 1980.

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