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CLB 266Y

1982 Austin Morris Mini 95L

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

1,333 mi
Last recorded1,333 miles
Recorded on11 May 2009
Typical for 1982 Austin Morris Mini 95L57,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCLB 266Y
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 95L
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2009 1,333 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play in o/s rack end

Fail 8 May 2009 1,333 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s inner cv boot insecure

slight play in o/s rack end

Pass 29 Apr 2008 567 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 566 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s inner cv boot insecure

Pass 16 May 2007 50,282 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both inner cv boots insecure

fuel line fouling exhaust silencer

lower column bush missing

n/s bottom arm pin not located correctly, though no play found

washers on wrong side of bushes on o/s tie bar

Fail 16 May 2007 50,282 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both inner cv boots insecure

fuel line fouling exhaust silencer

lower column bush missing

n/s bottom arm pin not located correctly, though no play found

washers on wrong side of bushes on o/s tie bar

Pass 15 May 2006 49,760 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 49,759 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Steering column repaired by welding (2.2.C.1e) DANGEROUS

offside inner drive shaft gaiter insecure.

oil leak

rear aub frame showing signs of corrosion deterioration

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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CLB 266Y is a 1982 Austin Morris Mini 95L in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 CLB 266Y, 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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CLB 266Y is a 1982 Austin Morris Mini 95L, first registered on 11 November 1982.

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