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JSA 729V

1980 Austin Morris Mini 95

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,057 mi
Last recorded76,057 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 9547,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJSA 729V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 95
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2022 76,057 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 76,056 miles

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 76,027 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 76,023 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Wheel bearing has excessive play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 75,599 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Aug 2019 75,593 miles

Nearside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery main cable insecure at front subframe area

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Oct 2012 75,472 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s c/v boot is insecure but preventing ingress of dirt

Fail 26 Oct 2012 75,447 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s c/v boot is insecure but preventing ingress of dirt

Pass 5 Nov 2011 75,344 miles

o/s inner cv boot insecure

o/s rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 28 Oct 2011 75,335 miles

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

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

o/s inner cv boot insecure

o/s rear tyre slightly perished

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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JSA 729V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 95 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 JSA 729V, 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 JSA 729V registered?

JSA 729V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 95, first registered on 6 June 1980.

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