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RPR 389

1980 Morris Mini

Red Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

4,943 mi
Last recorded4,943 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 1980 Morris Mini45,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPR 389
MakeMorris
ModelMini
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 4,943 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 4,708 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 4,299 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 4,299 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill / inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill / inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill / step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 3,821 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 3,456 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 3,181 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 3,017 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 2,489 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 2,489 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2017 1,924 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 1,312 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 1,312 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 1,059 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 22,587 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 22,102 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 21,580 miles

high beam warning lamp missing/not working

pass/flash switch not working

Fail 28 Sep 2012 21,580 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

high beam warning lamp missing/not working

pass/flash switch not working

How Reliable is the Morris Mini?

Based on 11,174 MOT tests across 1,713 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
286
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
1,713
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 480
brake recording little or no effort 405
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 363
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 299
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 290
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RPR 389 is a 1980 Morris Mini in Red with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1980 Morris Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 45,100 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 Morris Mini fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 480 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RPR 389, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 46 years old, this Morris Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RPR 389 registered?

RPR 389 is a 1980 Morris Mini, first registered on 4 June 1980.

Is RPR 389 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RPR 389 shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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