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AYA 949X

1981 Austin Morris Mini 95L

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

60,009 mi
Last recorded60,009 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini 95L48,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAYA 949X
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 95L
Year1981
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 60,009 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2025 60,009 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 60,009 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 60,009 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2016 60,009 miles

o/s/f seat mounting area corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2016 60,009 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

o/s/f seat mounting area corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2014 60,009 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2014 60,009 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2012 60,009 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2012 60,009 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 60,009 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 60,009 miles

offside front floor corroded

offside track rod end boot split

Fail 21 Apr 2006 60,009 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6.D3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front floor corroded

offside rear shocker piston corroded

offside track rod end boot split

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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AYA 949X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini 95L in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1981 Austin Morris Mini 95L models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 48,860 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 AYA 949X, 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 45 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 AYA 949X registered?

AYA 949X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini 95L, first registered on 30 September 1981.

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The MOT history for AYA 949X shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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