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PEX 424W

1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

9,407 mi
Last recorded9,407 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2010
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 100054,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPEX 424W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2010 9,407 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 7,494 miles

advise slight play n/s front wheel bearings

strong advise slight play o/s top ball joint attend to as soon as possible

Pass 12 Apr 2008 5,164 miles

advise slight play n/s front wheel bearings

Fail 12 Apr 2008 5,164 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

advise slight play n/s front wheel bearings

Pass 14 Apr 2007 2,827 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 1,092 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 1,092 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)

advise gear change remote rubbers badly perrished change as soon as possible

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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PEX 424W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PEX 424W, 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 PEX 424W registered?

PEX 424W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 2 September 1980.

Is PEX 424W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PEX 424W shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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