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BDV 171Y

1982 Austin Morris Mini 95L

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

84,315 mi
Last recorded84,315 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2014
Typical for 1982 Austin Morris Mini 95L57,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDV 171Y
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 95L
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc
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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2014 84,315 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2014 84,309 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 84,069 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 84,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 83,663 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 83,658 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 83,368 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 83,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 83,162 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 83,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 81,618 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 81,615 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 80,920 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 77,628 miles

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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BDV 171Y is a 1982 Austin Morris Mini 95L in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BDV 171Y, 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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BDV 171Y is a 1982 Austin Morris Mini 95L, first registered on 1 August 1982.

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