MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
49,053 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto?
Based on 926 MOT tests across 132 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SWC 385W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto in Brown with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 41,192 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 1000 Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 59 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SWC 385W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 46 years old, this Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was SWC 385W registered?
SWC 385W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto, first registered on 17 October 1980.
Is SWC 385W safe to buy?
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