MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,925 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Central Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Central Brake cable damaged broken (1.1.15 (a))
Central Outer Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured end of sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured end of sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' sun visor (8.3.1b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
o/s/f tyre perished/cracking
rust patches on sills
suspension rubber boots deteriorated but prevents the ingress of dirt
wheel rims dented
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working main beam (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working main beam (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
o/s/f tyre perished/cracking
rust patches on sills
suspension rubber boots deteriorated but prevents the ingress of dirt
wheel rims dented
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside front tyre deteriorated
Oil leak
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)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside front tyre deteriorated
Oil leak
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine oil leak
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
engine oil leak
How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini 95?
Based on 1,876 MOT tests across 252 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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JDG 985V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 95 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 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 95 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 85 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JDG 985V, 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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JDG 985V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 95, first registered on 14 March 1980.
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