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OBJ 350W

1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

5,197 mi
Last recorded5,197 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 100054,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBJ 350W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 5,197 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 4,516 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 3,780 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 2,830 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 1,631 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 628 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 496 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 356 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 185 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2017 99,964 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 98,837 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 97,790 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 96,909 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 13,455 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Underside waxoyled/Undersealed

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 11,321 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes greased

Pass 7 Mar 2011 5,443 miles

clutch pedal rubber off

Pass 12 May 2009 18,037 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 1,209 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 19 Apr 2007 98,514 miles

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

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 19 Apr 2007 98,508 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2006 96,929 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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OBJ 350W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 OBJ 350W, 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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OBJ 350W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 11 September 1980.

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