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ACU 459L

1982 Austin Morris Mini 95L

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,224 mi
Last recorded87,224 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 1982 Austin Morris Mini 95L57,004 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACU 459L
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 95L
Year1982
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 87,224 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 87,200 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 87,200 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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ACU 459L is a 1982 Austin Morris Mini 95L in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ACU 459L, 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 ACU 459L registered?

ACU 459L is a 1982 Austin Morris Mini 95L, first registered on 5 May 1982.

Is ACU 459L safe to buy?

The MOT history for ACU 459L shows 3 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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