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LFK 237

1981 Austin Morris Mini 95L

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2022
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

71,085 mi
Last recorded71,085 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2021
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini 95L48,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFK 237
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 95L
Year1981
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2021 71,085 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 71,081 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Steering wheel rim loose (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 71,035 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 70,516 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 70,510 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

slight play on nearside front wheel

Pass 8 May 2006 68,867 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 68,851 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

fuel pipe insecure near rear exhaust box

no jubilee clips fitted to fuel filter

offside engine mount bolts loose

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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LFK 237 is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini 95L in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LFK 237, 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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What year was LFK 237 registered?

LFK 237 is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini 95L, first registered on 1 September 1981.

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