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LAB 231X

1982 Austin Morris Mini 95L

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,066 mi
Last recorded93,066 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2014
Typical for 1982 Austin Morris Mini 95L57,004 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAB 231X
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 95L
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2014 93,066 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 11 Aug 2014 93,055 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Steering column securing bolts loose allowing sideways movement

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 92,005 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2013 91,995 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 89,106 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2011 83,514 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 20 Jul 2011 83,474 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 24 Jul 2010 80,826 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Apr 2007 80,724 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 80,525 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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LAB 231X is a 1982 Austin Morris Mini 95L in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1982 Austin Morris Mini 95L models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 57,004 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 LAB 231X, 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 44 years old, this Austin Morris Mini 95L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LAB 231X is a 1982 Austin Morris Mini 95L, first registered on 1 July 1982.

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