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ERL 565V

1980 Austin Morris Mini 95L

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

3,526 mi
Last recorded3,526 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 95L39,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERL 565V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 95L
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 3,526 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 3,410 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 3,398 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2019 3,337 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 3,337 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 3,316 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 32,631 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 2,955 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 2,954 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 2,954 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 2,903 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 2,821 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 2,779 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 2,779 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 27,550 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 27,439 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 Jul 2009 2,732 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 27,258 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2008 27,258 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2007 2,650 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 2,650 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

engine coolent leak from water pump

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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ERL 565V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 95L in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ERL 565V, 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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ERL 565V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 95L, first registered on 4 July 1980.

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