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JMX 289V

1980 Austin Morris Mini 95L

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

46,403 mi
Last recorded46,403 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2023
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 95L39,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJMX 289V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 95L
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2023 46,403 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn All Suspension bushes on the vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 46,077 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn All suspension bushes on vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 46,077 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder inadequately mounted mounting bolt loose (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn All suspension bushes on vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2016 46,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre side wall deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre side wall deteriorated

Slight Engine/Gearbox oil leak...

Pass 3 Jun 2015 45,945 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

n/s and o/s front suspension rebound rubbers perished.

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall cracked.

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall cracked

Pass 30 Apr 2014 45,462 miles

Wings corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2014 45,462 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Wings corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2013 45,013 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/S RACK GAITER INSECURE

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

O/S/F TYRE WALL PERISHED AND CRACKED

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

SLIGHT CORROSION TO FRONT END OF O/S SILL

Pass 18 Apr 2012 44,791 miles

N/S/F tyre sidewall splitting

O/S/F tyre sidewall splitting

Oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2012 44,791 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

N/S/F tyre sidewall splitting

O/S/F tyre sidewall splitting

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2011 44,310 miles

nearside front lower ball joint has slight play

offside front lower ball joint has slight play

Fail 26 Apr 2011 44,310 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

nearside front lower ball joint has slight play

offside front lower ball joint has slight play

Pass 20 Apr 2010 43,871 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 43,471 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Apr 2009 43,467 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 43,171 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Inner Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 42,968 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 42,681 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 42,681 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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JMX 289V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 95L in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 JMX 289V, 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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JMX 289V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 95L, first registered on 1 July 1980.

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