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NRE 711W

1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Purple Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,612 mi
Last recorded70,612 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 100054,353 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNRE 711W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1980
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2020 70,612 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 70,444 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 70,428 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 70,324 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 70,027 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 70,000 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 68,603 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 68,152 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 68,152 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 18 Nov 2010 68,110 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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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NRE 711W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Purple with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NRE 711W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NRE 711W registered?

NRE 711W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 1 August 1980.

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