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OTA 923W

1981 Austin Morris Mini 95L

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

94,906 mi
Last recorded94,906 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini 95L48,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOTA 923W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 95L
Year1981
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 94,906 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Boot clip loose

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 94,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Boot clip loose

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 94,597 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 94,284 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 94,279 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 93,887 miles

Central Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Central Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Engine /Transmission has slight oil leak.

Nearside Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Upper Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 93,426 miles

front tyres wearing on outer shoulders

Fail 30 Jun 2016 7,489 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

front tyres wearing on outer shoulders

Pass 11 Jun 2015 6,839 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2015 6,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2014

NS parking brake performance poor

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

OS parking brake performance poor

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2014

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

NS parking brake performance poor

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 56,900 miles

NSF tyre wearing on outside edge

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 10 Jul 2013 56,897 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

NSF tyre wearing on outside edge

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 3,961 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 3,873 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 3,860 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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OTA 923W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini 95L in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OTA 923W, 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 OTA 923W registered?

OTA 923W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini 95L, first registered on 15 April 1981.

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