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BCA 885W

1981 Austin Morris Mini 95

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,491 mi
Last recorded62,491 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2015
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini 9537,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCA 885W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 95
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2015 62,491 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 62,238 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 62,107 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 61,866 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 61,866 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 57,909 miles

near side front outer wing

near side rear bulkhead corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2011 57,880 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

near side front outer wing

near side rear bulkhead corroded

Pass 26 May 2010 56,501 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 55,896 miles

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle has a lot of suspect structure repairs that been painted over with underseal

Pass 1 May 2008 54,471 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 52,349 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2007 52,336 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 48,903 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 48,878 miles

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

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini 95?

Based on 1,876 MOT tests across 252 vehicles.

75.3%
Pass Rate
282
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
252
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 85
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 60
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 49
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 49
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BCA 885W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini 95 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1981 Austin Morris Mini 95 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 37,054 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 95 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 85 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BCA 885W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Morris Mini 95 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 45 years old, this Austin Morris Mini 95 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BCA 885W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini 95, first registered on 1 May 1981.

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