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LOU 653Y

1982 Austin Morris Mini 95L

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

6,323 mi
Last recorded6,323 miles
Recorded on21 May 2021
Typical for 1982 Austin Morris Mini 95L57,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLOU 653Y
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 95L
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2021 6,323 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 54,333 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 4,264 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2018 3,302 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 3,302 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear rubber fuel hose cracking

Pass 22 Feb 2017 3,031 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 2,354 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 2,205 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 1,611 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 93 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 88 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 3 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 90,753 miles

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

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 9 Nov 2006 90,742 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front bumper insecure

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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LOU 653Y is a 1982 Austin Morris Mini 95L in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LOU 653Y, 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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LOU 653Y is a 1982 Austin Morris Mini 95L, first registered on 2 August 1982.

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