1980 Austin Morris MINI 1000 Auto 1.0L Petrol · MKY 599W
1980 Austin Morris MINI 1000 Auto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 07 Aug 1980. Recorded mileage 35,276 miles. MOT valid until 20 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN MORRIS MINI 1000 AUTO
- Year / Origin
- 1980 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 35,276 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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MKY 599W Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2026
- 35,276 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MKY 599W MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000 Auto (MKY 599W) between September 2025 and September 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
MKY 599W Mileage History
- 22/09/202534,766 mi
- 15/09/202635,254 mi+488 mi
- 17/09/202635,276 mi+22 mi
Average of roughly 517 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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