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BLK 714Y

1982 Austin Morris Mini 95L

Gold Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

73,879 mi
Last recorded73,879 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 1982 Austin Morris Mini 95L57,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLK 714Y
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 95L
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2020 73,879 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Both front wheel arches removed - Tyres exposed

Front wipers smeary but still clearing the screen

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 73,065 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 73,063 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2017 73,038 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 73,031 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 73,031 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 72,958 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 72,339 miles

slight play n/s/r radius arm

Pass 17 Jul 2009 71,606 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 71,573 miles

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

slight play ball joints

Pass 23 Jul 2008 70,124 miles

underside of vehicle slight corrosoin but hasnt gone through

Fail 18 Jul 2008 70,110 miles

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

underside of vehicle slight corrosoin but hasnt gone through

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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BLK 714Y is a 1982 Austin Morris Mini 95L in Gold with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BLK 714Y, 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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BLK 714Y is a 1982 Austin Morris Mini 95L, first registered on 4 October 1982.

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