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MWB 59W

1981 Austin Morris Mini 95L

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

6,661 mi
Last recorded6,661 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini 95L48,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMWB 59W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 95L
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 6,661 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rubber seal perished (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated perished (2.2.D.2d)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rusting in floor pan - front and rear (2.4.A.3)

hazard switch tell tale dim

Pass 22 Mar 2016 66,490 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 66,490 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 10 May 2013 66,490 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 66,490 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 66,490 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 6,631 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear park brake mechanism slightly tight

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 6,583 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 4 Apr 2009 6,583 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 6,441 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2008 6,441 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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MWB 59W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini 95L in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MWB 59W, 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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MWB 59W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini 95L, first registered on 19 June 1981.

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