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LUR 636V

1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,447 mi
Last recorded78,447 miles
Recorded on7 May 2015
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 100054,353 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLUR 636V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2015 78,447 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 78,380 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 May 2013 78,193 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 77,784 miles

slight play in nearside steering rack

steering slightly notchy in operation

unable to asses underside of vechicle due to underseal

Fail 26 Jan 2012 77,784 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

slight play in nearside steering rack

steering slightly notchy in operation

unable to asses underside of vechicle due to underseal

Pass 25 Jan 2011 77,180 miles

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

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

unable to access for corrosion due to underseal and filler applied

Fail 24 Jan 2011 77,180 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

unable to access for corrosion due to underseal and filler applied

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini 1000?

Based on 9,311 MOT tests across 1,335 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
524
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
1,335
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 726
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 519
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 472
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 470
brake recording little or no effort 382
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LUR 636V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 54,353 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Morris Mini 1000 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 726 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LUR 636V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Morris Mini 1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 46 years old, this Austin Morris Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LUR 636V registered?

LUR 636V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 22 February 1980.

Is LUR 636V safe to buy?

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