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DOD 738Y

1982 Austin Morris Mini 95L

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,052 mi
Last recorded88,052 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 1982 Austin Morris Mini 95L57,004 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDOD 738Y
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 95L
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 88,052 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 87,624 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper and lower ball joint dust covers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower and upper ball joint dust covers. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front suspension trumpits.

Pass 24 Jun 2020 87,518 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 86,778 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 83,886 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 83,734 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 83,732 miles

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

Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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DOD 738Y is a 1982 Austin Morris Mini 95L in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DOD 738Y, 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 DOD 738Y registered?

DOD 738Y is a 1982 Austin Morris Mini 95L, first registered on 1 December 1982.

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