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PPJ 73X

1981 Austin Morris Mini 95L

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

6,792 mi
Last recorded6,792 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini 95L48,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPJ 73X
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 95L
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 6,792 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 6,792 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 6,781 miles

Some play in NSF wheel bearing

Fail 16 Nov 2015 6,780 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven NS Low (3.7.B.2)

Some play in NSF wheel bearing

Pass 29 May 2013 6,414 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 May 2013 6,412 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 58,618 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 58,616 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 16 May 2009 4,519 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 4,514 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 24 May 2007 4,079 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 2,610 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 2,589 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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PPJ 73X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini 95L in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 PPJ 73X, 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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PPJ 73X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini 95L, first registered on 7 August 1981.

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