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NYX 118Y

1982 Austin Morris Mini 95L

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

55,322 mi
Last recorded55,322 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2019
Typical for 1982 Austin Morris Mini 95L57,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNYX 118Y
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 95L
Year1982
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2019 55,322 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 49,542 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 May 2017 44,451 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 44,441 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 May 2012 44,441 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2011 44,441 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 May 2011 44,441 miles

Lower Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 44,327 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2010 44,327 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 43,938 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 43,933 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 38,038 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 38,038 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 9 Sep 2006 38,038 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Fail 22 May 2006 38,038 miles

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)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 17 May 2006 38,038 miles

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)

Front Lower Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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NYX 118Y is a 1982 Austin Morris Mini 95L in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 NYX 118Y, 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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NYX 118Y is a 1982 Austin Morris Mini 95L, first registered on 8 November 1982.

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