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NRT 454W

1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

74,759 mi
Last recorded74,759 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto41,192 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNRT 454W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000 Auto
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 74,759 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 74,759 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 73,075 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 73,273 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

coolent leaking

Pass 29 Jan 2007 72,162 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 68,843 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 68,828 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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NRT 454W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 1000 Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 59 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NRT 454W, 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 NRT 454W registered?

NRT 454W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto, first registered on 20 August 1980.

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The MOT history for NRT 454W shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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