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TJM 22Y

1983 Austin Morris Mini 95L

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,783 mi
Last recorded77,783 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 1983 Austin Morris Mini 95L56,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJM 22Y
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 95L
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 77,783 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 77,757 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 77,738 miles

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 5 Aug 2016 77,702 miles

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

washers weak

Fail 5 Aug 2016 77,702 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

washers weak

Fail 30 Apr 2015 77,512 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 77,512 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 77,437 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 77,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2013 77,267 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Feb 2013 77,257 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 77,040 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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TJM 22Y is a 1983 Austin Morris Mini 95L in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 TJM 22Y, 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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TJM 22Y is a 1983 Austin Morris Mini 95L, first registered on 18 February 1983.

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