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BLC 18Y

1983 Austin Morris Mini 95L

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2021
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

70,559 mi
Last recorded70,559 miles
Recorded on9 May 2020
Typical for 1983 Austin Morris Mini 95L56,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLC 18Y
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 95L
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2020 70,559 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 70,180 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 69,163 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 68,458 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 67,687 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 67,129 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 67,069 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 67,069 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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BLC 18Y is a 1983 Austin Morris Mini 95L in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BLC 18Y, 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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What year was BLC 18Y registered?

BLC 18Y is a 1983 Austin Morris Mini 95L, first registered on 16 June 1983.

Is BLC 18Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BLC 18Y shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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