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NMG 237X

1981 Austin Morris Mini 95L

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,000 mi
Last recorded67,000 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2014
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini 95L48,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNMG 237X
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 95L
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2014 67,000 miles

advise rear frame

Fail 5 Oct 2014 67,000 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

advise rear frame

Pass 21 Mar 2013 67,000 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 65,946 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2012 65,946 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 61,456 miles

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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NMG 237X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini 95L in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NMG 237X, 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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What year was NMG 237X registered?

NMG 237X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini 95L, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is NMG 237X safe to buy?

The MOT history for NMG 237X shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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