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MCJ 458Y

1983 Austin Morris Mini 95L

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

3,334 mi
Last recorded3,334 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 1983 Austin Morris Mini 95L56,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCJ 458Y
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 95L
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 3,334 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 3,254 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 3,254 miles

Offside Front Track rod end loose lock nut loose (2.2.B.1d)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 2,929 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play o/s/f hub to rack

Pass 8 Apr 2014 2,929 miles

slight play o/s/f hub to rack

Pass 4 Jun 2010 2,666 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 1,747 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 1,744 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 99,788 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 98,497 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2005 98,497 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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MCJ 458Y is a 1983 Austin Morris Mini 95L in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1983 Austin Morris Mini 95L models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 56,069 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 MCJ 458Y, 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 43 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 MCJ 458Y registered?

MCJ 458Y is a 1983 Austin Morris Mini 95L, first registered on 6 July 1983.

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The MOT history for MCJ 458Y shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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