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RKR 914W

1981 Austin Morris Mini 95L

Gold Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

40,619 mi
Last recorded40,619 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini 95L48,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKR 914W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 95L
Year1981
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 40,619 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 40,619 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 30 Jan 2019 40,609 miles

All direction indicators not working Indicators and hazard warning lamps not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both headlights not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam Both headlights not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting N/S/R panel has severe corrosion with 300mm of body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn N/S/R outer bush has movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting O/S/R panel has severe corrosion with 300mm of body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jun 2010 40,603 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 40,594 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2007 40,564 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 40,459 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 40,456 miles

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

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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RKR 914W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini 95L in Gold with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RKR 914W, 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 RKR 914W registered?

RKR 914W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini 95L, first registered on 1 July 1981.

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