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SOA 800Y

1983 Austin Morris Mini 95L

Purple Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

2,369 mi
Last recorded2,369 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2008
Typical for 1983 Austin Morris Mini 95L56,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSOA 800Y
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 95L
Year1983
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 28 Aug 2008 2,369 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

N/S/R Wheel bearing noisey

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 1,200 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 40 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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SOA 800Y is a 1983 Austin Morris Mini 95L in Purple with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1983 Austin Morris Mini 95L models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 56,069 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 SOA 800Y, 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 43 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 SOA 800Y registered?

SOA 800Y is a 1983 Austin Morris Mini 95L, first registered on 1 March 1983.

Is SOA 800Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for SOA 800Y shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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