MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,700 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both rear tyres perished
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Sub-frame has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b) DANGEROUS
Front brakes not locking, suggest inspection.
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini 95?
Based on 1,876 MOT tests across 252 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MFJ 817W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 95 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
Across all 1980 Austin Morris Mini 95 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 47,644 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 95 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 85 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MFJ 817W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Morris Mini 95 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 46 years old, this Austin Morris Mini 95 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was MFJ 817W registered?
MFJ 817W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 95, first registered on 1 November 1980.
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