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WBV 151V

1980 Austin Morris Mini Special

Grey Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2009
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

98,355 mi
Last recorded98,355 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2008
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini Special59,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWBV 151V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Special
Year1980
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc
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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2008 98,355 miles

chassis number taken from log book for mot

choke valve is sticking on carb

front and rear floors have surface corrosion

offside door shut/step has surface corrosion

offside front floor has been seam welded on inside of floor

offside rear inner wheel arch has surface corrosion

slight exhaust blow at front and middle sections of exhaust and rear section slightly insecure

Fail 2 Feb 2008 98,350 miles

Inner Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Inner Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 26 Jan 2008 98,341 miles

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

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

chassis number taken from log book for mot

front and rear floors have surface corrosion

offside door shut/step has surface corrosion

offside rear inner wheel arch has surface corrosion

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini Special?

Based on 1,388 MOT tests across 176 vehicles.

70.5%
Pass Rate
426
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
176
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 95
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 69
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 67
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 63
brake recording little or no effort 52
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WBV 151V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Special in Grey with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1980 Austin Morris Mini Special models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 59,285 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 Special fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 95 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WBV 151V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Morris Mini Special typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 46 years old, this Austin Morris Mini Special is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WBV 151V registered?

WBV 151V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Special, first registered on 10 March 1980.

Is WBV 151V safe to buy?

The MOT history for WBV 151V shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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