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BLK 81Y

1982 Austin Morris Mini 95L

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

37,574 mi
Last recorded37,574 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1982 Austin Morris Mini 95L57,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLK 81Y
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 95L
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 37,574 miles

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

front to rear brake and fuel pipes routed incorrectly but secure

Pass 21 Mar 2025 37,465 miles

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

fuel and brake pipe incorrectly routed but secure

Fail 21 Mar 2025 37,465 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

fuel and brake pipe incorrectly routed but secure

Pass 14 Mar 2024 37,352 miles

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

fuel and brake pipe under vehicle, incorrect routing but secure

Pass 4 Apr 2023 37,332 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

brake pipes and fuel pipes incorrect routing but secure

column switches loose

Pass 14 Mar 2022 37,259 miles

brake and fuel pipes incorrect routing but secure

Pass 10 Mar 2021 37,241 miles

front to rear brake and fuel pipes incorrect routeing but secure

Pass 17 Mar 2020 37,221 miles

front to rear brake and fuel pipe incorrect routeing but secure

Fail 17 Mar 2020 37,221 miles

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

front to rear brake and fuel pipe incorrect routeing but secure

Pass 13 Mar 2019 37,159 miles

front to rear brake an fuel pipes incorrect routeing but secure

Fail 13 Mar 2019 37,159 miles

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

front to rear brake an fuel pipes incorrect routeing but secure

Pass 27 Mar 2018 37,089 miles

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

front to rear brake and fuel pipes incorrect position but secure

Pass 21 Mar 2017 37,022 miles

front to rear brake and fuel pipes incorrect position but secure

Pass 10 Mar 2016 36,936 miles

front to rear brake and fuel pipes incorrect position but secure

Pass 2 Apr 2015 36,861 miles

fuel and brake pipes incorrect routing but secure

Fail 1 Apr 2014 36,768 miles

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

fuel/brake pipes not correctly routed but secure

Pass 1 Apr 2014 36,768 miles

fuel/brake pipes not correctly routed but secure

Pass 9 Apr 2013 36,592 miles

brake efficiency just passes, all new brakes need bedding/re adjusting

fuel and brake pipes incorrect routeing but secure

Fail 9 Apr 2013 36,592 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake efficiency just passes, all new brakes need bedding/re adjusting

fuel and brake pipes incorrect routeing but secure

Pass 10 Mar 2007 36,533 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 35,027 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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BLK 81Y is a 1982 Austin Morris Mini 95L in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 BLK 81Y, 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 81Y is a 1982 Austin Morris Mini 95L, first registered on 22 November 1982.

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