MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,802 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Steering locking device ineffective track rod end locking nut (2.1.3 (d))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wheel arch ..rear section (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wheel arch.. forward section (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
Advise front to rear brake pipe corroded
Advise n/s/f upper ball joint has play
Advise oil leak
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nail in offside front tyre
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
n/s/f tyre wall cracking.
n/s/r tyre wall cracking.
o/s & n/s/f wheels protruding bodywork.
o/s/f tyre wall cracking.
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nail in offside front tyre
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
n/s/f tyre wall cracking.
n/s/r tyre wall cracking.
o/s & n/s/f wheels protruding bodywork.
o/s/f tyre wall cracking.
N/S in ner driveshaft boot insecure.
Rear valance corroded.
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Radius arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
N/S inner driveshaft boot insecure.
Rear valance corroded.
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini 95L?
Based on 3,106 MOT tests across 414 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A338 SUW is a 1983 Austin Morris Mini 95L in White with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1983 Austin Morris Mini 95L models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 56,069 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 95L fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 193 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A338 SUW, 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 43 years old, this Austin Morris Mini 95L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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A338 SUW is a 1983 Austin Morris Mini 95L, first registered on 8 November 1983.
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