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BFX 431Y

1983 Austin Morris Mini 95L

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

8,279 mi
Last recorded8,279 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 1983 Austin Morris Mini 95L56,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFX 431Y
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 95L
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 8,279 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 8,255 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 8,249 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose brake pedal rubber pad (1.1.2 (c))

Fuel pipe insecure front to rear copper fuel pipe not clipped (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn hub mounting swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2020 8,137 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 7,960 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 7,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2016 7,594 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 7,590 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 7,445 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Slight noise from n/s rear wheel bearing

Slight play in n/s and o/s of steering rack

Pass 12 Aug 2014 7,384 miles

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

slight play in n/s and o/s of steering rack

Pass 21 Jun 2013 6,807 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 6,686 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 6,310 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 6,310 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 4,962 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 4,952 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

top engine stabiliser loose

Pass 16 Apr 2009 3,981 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 3,977 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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BFX 431Y is a 1983 Austin Morris Mini 95L in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BFX 431Y, 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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BFX 431Y is a 1983 Austin Morris Mini 95L, first registered on 10 February 1983.

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