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PPK 271X

1981 Austin Morris Mini 95L

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

40,574 mi
Last recorded40,574 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini 95L48,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPK 271X
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 95L
Year1981
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2022 40,574 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 40,367 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 40,293 miles

Nearside Front Lower swivel joint ball joint slightly movement

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 39,876 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

slight oil leak

Fail 8 Mar 2019 39,864 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

slight oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2018 39,306 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 38,919 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.A.1)

Rear Outer Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 38,525 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2016 38,525 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Fail 3 Feb 2016 38,522 miles

Nearside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings INNER WHEEL ARCH (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings INNER WHEEL ARCH (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion FLOOR PAN (6.1.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush BOTH (2.7.4)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 38,249 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2014 38,022 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2013 37,504 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2012 36,933 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 36,930 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 36,611 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 36,198 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 35,746 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 35,462 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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PPK 271X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini 95L in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 PPK 271X, 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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PPK 271X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini 95L, first registered on 1 August 1981.

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