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AJX 483V

1980 Austin Morris Mini Special

Red Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

70,438 mi
Last recorded70,438 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini Special59,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJX 483V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Special
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 70,438 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 70,438 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 69,823 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 69,823 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Headlamp not working on main beam o/s & n/s (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 69,138 miles

Offside Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 69,131 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 66,978 miles

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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AJX 483V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Special in Red with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AJX 483V, 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 AJX 483V registered?

AJX 483V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Special, first registered on 1 February 1980.

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