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XCW 667V

1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

74,883 mi
Last recorded74,883 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto41,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXCW 667V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000 Auto
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 74,883 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 77,450 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 73,211 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 72,504 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower 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))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 70,990 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 70,394 miles

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 70,394 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 69,689 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 68,404 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 67,265 miles

both front outer cv boots leaking grease

Fail 13 May 2017 67,219 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

both front outer cv boots leaking grease

Pass 22 Apr 2016 65,566 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 65,325 miles

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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XCW 667V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XCW 667V, 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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XCW 667V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto, first registered on 4 July 1980.

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