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NVW 251V

1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

2,039 mi
Last recorded2,039 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 100054,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNVW 251V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 25 May 2023 2,039 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 1,307 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 885 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 604 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 411 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 224 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 99,976 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 99,584 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 98,526 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 95,911 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 93,987 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 92,598 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2005 90,673 miles

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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NVW 251V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 NVW 251V, 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 NVW 251V registered?

NVW 251V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 1 April 1980.

Is NVW 251V safe to buy?

The MOT history for NVW 251V shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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