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GHG 242W

1981 Austin Morris Mini 95L

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

16,665 mi
Last recorded16,665 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini 95L48,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGHG 242W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 95L
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2019 16,665 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill / floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play both top and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

non standard seat belts fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2018 15,932 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both outer sills and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel tank corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2017 15,862 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 May 2017 15,862 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s and n/s outer sills (insufficient repair) (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Apr 2017 15,858 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear not fitted (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail bolt not fitted (6.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure front lower mounting bolt boken (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front subframe mounting have been made solid

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front (2.7.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

fuel tank corroded

oil leak/s

rear wheel bearings slightly noisey

Pass 8 Apr 2016 13,054 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 13,053 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Dec 2015 13,047 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 8,336 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 74,349 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 882 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 563 miles

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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GHG 242W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini 95L in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1981 Austin Morris Mini 95L models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 48,860 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 GHG 242W, 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 45 years old, this Austin Morris Mini 95L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GHG 242W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini 95L, first registered on 1 March 1981.

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