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SWC 385W

1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto

Brown Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

49,053 mi
Last recorded49,053 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2010
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto41,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSWC 385W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000 Auto
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2010 49,053 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 48,821 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 48,821 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 48,785 miles

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)

Fail 14 Oct 2006 48,768 miles

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.

66.0%
Pass Rate
365
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
132
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 59
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 49
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 49
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 45
Steering rack gaiter split 43
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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.

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