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ODE 386Y

1983 Austin Morris Mini 95L

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,083 mi
Last recorded75,083 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 1983 Austin Morris Mini 95L56,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationODE 386Y
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 95L
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 75,083 miles

both front tyres perished slightly.

Pass 29 Aug 2014 74,984 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 74,984 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 74,749 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 74,430 miles

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 14 Jul 2011 74,030 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2011 74,019 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 73,613 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

battry main feed close to exhuast

sings of fuel leek around filter

Pass 23 Jul 2009 73,270 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 72,771 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 72,659 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 72,659 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in engine stabilizer bushes

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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ODE 386Y is a 1983 Austin Morris Mini 95L in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ODE 386Y, 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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ODE 386Y is a 1983 Austin Morris Mini 95L, first registered on 7 April 1983.

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