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BLJ 228Y

1983 Austin Morris Mini 95L

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2013
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,664 mi
Last recorded52,664 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2012
Typical for 1983 Austin Morris Mini 95L56,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLJ 228Y
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 95L
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 1 Mar 2012 52,664 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 51,261 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 51,018 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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BLJ 228Y is a 1983 Austin Morris Mini 95L in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BLJ 228Y, 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 BLJ 228Y registered?

BLJ 228Y is a 1983 Austin Morris Mini 95L, first registered on 13 January 1983.

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The MOT history for BLJ 228Y shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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