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EMW 281W

1980 Austin Morris Mini 95L

Brown Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,999 mi
Last recorded99,999 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2010
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 95L39,149 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEMW 281W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 95L
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2010 99,999 miles

front no plate showing signs of cracking

Fail 23 Mar 2010 99,999 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

front no plate showing signs of cracking

Pass 25 Apr 2009 99,999 miles

exhaust starting to ahow signs of wear

n/sh/light corrosion starting not effecting patern

Pass 1 Mar 2008 99,999 miles

front no plateshowing signs of contamination starting

n/s/h/light showing signs of corsion starting not efecting patern

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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EMW 281W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 95L in Brown with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1980 Austin Morris Mini 95L models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 39,149 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 EMW 281W, 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 46 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 EMW 281W registered?

EMW 281W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 95L, first registered on 1 October 1980.

Is EMW 281W safe to buy?

The MOT history for EMW 281W shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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