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DOP 181V

1980 Austin Morris Mini Special

Red Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

6,254 mi
Last recorded6,254 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini Special59,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDOP 181V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Special
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc
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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 6,254 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2026 6,254 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 6,216 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both offside & nearside (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated inner joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated inner joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2024 6,214 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both offside & nearside (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated inner joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated inner joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 6,153 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 6,153 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 6,130 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 6,118 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 6,116 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 5.561 (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 6,070 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 6,068 miles

all metal brake pipes starting to corrode

both rear shocks starting to get weak

underbody showing signs of corrosion

Pass 3 Mar 2011 6,056 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear sub frame rusty

signs of under body corrosion

suspension componemts rusty

Fail 26 Feb 2011 6,056 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

signs of under body corrosion

suspension componemts rusty

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear sub frame rusty

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 6,025 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front sub frame rubber mountins starting to split and perish

signs of under body corrosion

Fail 29 Jan 2010 6,025 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front sub frame rubber mountins starting to split and perish

signs of under body corrosion

Pass 11 Aug 2008 6,018 miles

front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

slight blow from exhaust down pipe

slight play in both front wheel bearings

under body showing signs of corrosion

Pass 13 Aug 2007 5,949 miles

front to rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode

offside rear shock absorber starting to get weak

signs of corrosion to underside of vehicle

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 13 Aug 2007 5,949 miles

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

front to rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode

offside rear shock absorber weak

signs of corrosion to underside of vehicle

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 16 Aug 2006 5,900 miles

o/s wiper blade in poor condition

small play to o/s/f wheel bearing

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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DOP 181V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Special in Red with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DOP 181V, 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 DOP 181V registered?

DOP 181V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Special, first registered on 30 December 1980.

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