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172 UWL

1982 Austin Morris Mini 95L

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,872 mi
Last recorded90,872 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 1982 Austin Morris Mini 95L57,004 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration172 UWL
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 95L
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 90,872 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 88,819 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 82,954 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 81,902 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 79,991 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 25 Aug 2011 79,991 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 79,988 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 79,986 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini 95L?

Based on 3,106 MOT tests across 414 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
335
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
414
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 193
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 130
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 127
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 105
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 81
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172 UWL is a 1982 Austin Morris Mini 95L in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1982 Austin Morris Mini 95L models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 57,004 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Morris Mini 95L fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 193 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 172 UWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Morris Mini 95L typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 44 years old, this Austin Morris Mini 95L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 172 UWL registered?

172 UWL is a 1982 Austin Morris Mini 95L, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is 172 UWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 172 UWL shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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