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JKL 329V

1980 Austin Morris Mini Special

Silver Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

42,618 mi
Last recorded42,618 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini Special59,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKL 329V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Special
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc
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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2021 42,618 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 42,086 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST MANIFOLD (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive GEAR SELECTOR SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 41,932 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 419,306 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 41,749 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 41,749 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 41,741 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 41,447 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 41,290 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 41,289 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 39,912 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 39,912 miles

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

offside upper suspension bump stop missing

Pass 31 Oct 2011 39,102 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 39,014 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 39,012 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 38,145 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 37,845 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 37,113 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 36,953 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 36,953 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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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JKL 329V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Special in Silver with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JKL 329V, 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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JKL 329V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Special, first registered on 12 March 1980.

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