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NVS 668V

1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

39,649 mi
Last recorded39,649 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2020
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto41,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNVS 668V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000 Auto
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2020 39,649 miles

All 4 tyres slightly mishapen

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2020 39,649 miles

All 4 tyres slightly mishapen

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 38,728 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 38,047 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 36,360 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Jun 2016 33,614 miles

oil leak?

Fail 16 Jun 2016 33,556 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

oil leak?

Pass 16 Jul 2015 31,290 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 31,289 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 May 2014 31,174 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 31,174 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 31,166 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 31,157 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 31,156 miles

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 11 May 2011 30,590 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 30,590 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 May 2010 30,490 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 30,482 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 30,456 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 29 May 2008 30,423 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Off side inner drive shaft rubber boot insecure

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 30,398 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 May 2006 29,212 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 29,212 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto?

Based on 926 MOT tests across 132 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
365
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
132
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 59
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 49
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 49
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 45
Steering rack gaiter split 43
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NVS 668V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 41,192 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 1000 Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 59 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NVS 668V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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NVS 668V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto, first registered on 16 June 1980.

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