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PBD 231V

1980 Austin Morris Mini 95

White Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,847 mi
Last recorded82,847 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 9547,644 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBD 231V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 95
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 82,847 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 82,824 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 82,799 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 82,721 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 27 Jun 2014 82,721 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 24 Apr 2013 82,536 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 82,536 miles

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake cable inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 82,420 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 82,417 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini 95?

Based on 1,876 MOT tests across 252 vehicles.

75.3%
Pass Rate
282
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
252
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 85
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 60
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 49
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 49
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PBD 231V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 95 in White with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1980 Austin Morris Mini 95 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 47,644 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 95 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 85 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PBD 231V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Morris Mini 95 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 46 years old, this Austin Morris Mini 95 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PBD 231V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 95, first registered on 14 May 1980.

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