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TEC 407V

1980 Austin Morris Mini 95L

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2023
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

52,450 mi
Last recorded52,450 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 95L39,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTEC 407V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 95L
Year1980
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2022 52,450 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 49,766 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 49,766 miles

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

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 19 May 2008 41,117 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2007 39,805 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 39,805 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 18 May 2006 35,705 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini 95L?

Based on 3,106 MOT tests across 414 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
335
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
414
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 193
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 130
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 127
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 105
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 81
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TEC 407V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 95L in Beige 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 95L models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 39,149 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 95L fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 193 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TEC 407V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Morris Mini 95L typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 46 years old, this Austin Morris Mini 95L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TEC 407V registered?

TEC 407V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 95L, first registered on 25 March 1980.

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The MOT history for TEC 407V 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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