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OGJ 45V

1980 Austin Morris Mini Special

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

5,166 mi
Last recorded5,166 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini Special59,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOGJ 45V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Special
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 5,166 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2018 5,166 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 4,877 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 4,877 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 4,822 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 4,822 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 4,464 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 4,354 miles

Slight Play In Steering N/S {Rack End]

Fail 21 Sep 2013 4,354 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight Play In Steering N/S {Rack End]

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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OGJ 45V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Special in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 OGJ 45V, 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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What year was OGJ 45V registered?

OGJ 45V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Special, first registered on 9 February 1980.

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