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RPV 500W

1981 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

66,657 mi
Last recorded66,657 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini 100046,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPV 500W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 66,657 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 66,369 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 65,898 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 65,897 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 65,417 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 65,153 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Just above rear sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 65,077 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 64,873 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 64,873 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 64,450 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 63,822 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 63,426 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 63,052 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 62,717 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 62,267 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 61,687 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 60,793 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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Fail 15 Jul 2011 60,793 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

hazard switch

rear fuel pipe lose

Pass 20 Jul 2010 59,714 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

slight wear in offside of steering rack

Pass 3 Sep 2009 58,068 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2009 58,056 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2008 54,972 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 51,838 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 51,827 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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RPV 500W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1981 Austin Morris Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 46,260 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 RPV 500W, 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 45 years old, this Austin Morris Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RPV 500W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 1 March 1981.

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