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A988 NTW

1983 Austin Morris Mini 95L

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

2,557 mi
Last recorded2,557 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 1983 Austin Morris Mini 95L56,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA988 NTW
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 95L
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 2,557 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 2,461 miles

Front floors surface rusty

Offside Rear sill surface rust

Pass 21 Dec 2016 2,421 miles

rear sills surface rust

Pass 16 Dec 2015 2,329 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 2,137 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 1,709 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 1,340 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010
Pass 2 Sep 2009 65,749 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge. nearside rear tyre has small cuts in outer wall.

Fail 26 Aug 2009 65,749 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge. nearside rear tyre has small cuts in outer wall.

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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A988 NTW is a 1983 Austin Morris Mini 95L in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 A988 NTW, 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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A988 NTW is a 1983 Austin Morris Mini 95L, first registered on 17 October 1983.

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