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BPU 85X

1982 Austin Morris Mini 95L

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

170,537 mi
Last recorded170,537 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 1982 Austin Morris Mini 95L57,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPU 85X
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 95L
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 170,537 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 170,268 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 16,446 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 15,851 miles

Offside Outer Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 15,477 miles

Offside Outer Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 May 2013 14,698 miles

Offside Outer Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Steering rack slight free play off side

Pass 22 May 2012 13,619 miles

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 16 May 2011 136,183 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 13,546 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 13,221 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 13,221 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 13,093 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Outer Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 12,915 miles

slight play in o/s/r radius arm mounting bush

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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BPU 85X is a 1982 Austin Morris Mini 95L in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BPU 85X, 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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What year was BPU 85X registered?

BPU 85X is a 1982 Austin Morris Mini 95L, first registered on 22 March 1982.

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