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OGY 189W

1981 Austin Morris Mini 95L

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,909 mi
Last recorded74,909 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini 95L48,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOGY 189W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 95L
Year1981
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 74,909 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 5,821 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 5,473 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 5,317 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 28 Oct 2016 4,793 miles

Offside dip beam pattern just meets requirements

Oil leak ()

under side of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 21 Jul 2015 4,330 miles

Rear valance corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2014 3,853 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 May 2014 3,852 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Lower Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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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OGY 189W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini 95L in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 OGY 189W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OGY 189W registered?

OGY 189W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini 95L, first registered on 23 June 1981.

Is OGY 189W safe to buy?

The MOT history for OGY 189W shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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