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LJT 304W

1980 Austin Morris Mini 95L

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

18,475 mi
Last recorded18,475 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 95L39,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJT 304W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 95L
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 18,475 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 18,464 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 18,295 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 18,124 miles

Both wiper blades split on ends,but still clear screen

Centre exhaust box corroded,slight leak

Fail 12 Jul 2012 17,838 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 17,838 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 17,118 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 17,113 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front nearside inner tyre side wall perished

offside rear tyre outter wall perished

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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LJT 304W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 95L in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LJT 304W, 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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LJT 304W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 95L, first registered on 8 September 1980.

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