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YBP 405V

1980 Austin Morris Mini Special

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,699 mi
Last recorded52,699 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini Special59,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYBP 405V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Special
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 52,699 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 52,638 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 52,610 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Jun 2017 52,157 miles

Slight play in Nearside steering rack end.

Fail 14 Jun 2017 52,157 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Slight play in Nearside steering rack end.

Pass 24 Apr 2009 49,872 miles

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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YBP 405V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Special in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YBP 405V, 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 YBP 405V registered?

YBP 405V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Special, first registered on 2 January 1980.

Is YBP 405V safe to buy?

The MOT history for YBP 405V shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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