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MSO 434W

1980 Austin Morris Mini 95

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

27,197 mi
Last recorded27,197 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 9547,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMSO 434W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 95
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 27,197 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 27,103 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 26,936 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 26,866 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 26,813 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 26,607 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 26,602 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 26,577 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 26,377 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 26,548 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 26,539 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 26,357 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 26,239 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 26,238 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 26,312 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 26,244 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 26,154 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 25,859 miles

all four tyres havbe slight cracking on outer edges

both top ball joints have slight play

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini 95?

Based on 1,876 MOT tests across 252 vehicles.

75.3%
Pass Rate
282
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
252
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 85
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 60
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 49
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 49
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MSO 434W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 95 in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1980 Austin Morris Mini 95 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 47,644 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Morris Mini 95 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 85 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MSO 434W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Morris Mini 95 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 46 years old, this Austin Morris Mini 95 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MSO 434W registered?

MSO 434W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 95, first registered on 30 December 1980.

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The MOT history for MSO 434W shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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