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FPJ 198V

1980 Austin Morris Mini 95

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,715 mi
Last recorded76,715 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 9547,644 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPJ 198V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 95
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 25 Sep 2024 76,715 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced Tie bar slight distorsion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 76,363 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 76,149 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 75,974 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 75,847 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini 95?

Based on 1,876 MOT tests across 252 vehicles.

75.3%
Pass Rate
282
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
252
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 85
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 60
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 49
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 49
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FPJ 198V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 95 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1980 Austin Morris Mini 95 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 47,644 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Morris Mini 95 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 85 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FPJ 198V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Morris Mini 95 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 46 years old, this Austin Morris Mini 95 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FPJ 198V registered?

FPJ 198V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 95, first registered on 1 January 1980.

Is FPJ 198V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FPJ 198V shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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