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UUY 625V

1980 Austin Mini

Green Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

5,197 mi
Last recorded5,197 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 1980 Austin Mini45,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUUY 625V
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 5,197 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))

slight play in steering column upper and lower

Fail 22 Apr 2025 5,147 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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))

slight play in steering column upper and lower

Pass 19 Apr 2023 4,930 miles

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

slight play felt at steering wheel attachment

steering column has slight movement

Fail 19 Apr 2023 4,929 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

slight play felt at steering wheel attachment

steering column has slight movement

Pass 18 May 2018 4,632 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 4,632 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 4,632 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure nut loose (2.7.2b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure nut loose (2.7.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 4,632 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 4,416 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 3,967 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 3,417 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 2,165 miles

H.C.emission level high on at idle

Fail 3 Oct 2011 2,113 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

H.C.emission level high on at idle

Pass 7 Oct 2010 1,324 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 29 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 29 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini?

Based on 18,242 MOT tests across 2,720 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
340
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
2,720
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 846
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 689
brake recording little or no effort 623
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 526
Steering rack gaiter split 471
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UUY 625V is a 1980 Austin Mini in Green with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1980 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 45,545 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 Mini fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UUY 625V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 46 years old, this Austin Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was UUY 625V registered?

UUY 625V is a 1980 Austin Mini, first registered on 14 February 1980.

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