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TMB 143V

1980 Austin Morris Mini 95

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

94,485 mi
Last recorded94,485 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 9547,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTMB 143V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 95
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 94,485 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 94,484 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2019 94,293 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 May 2019 94,293 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 93,917 miles

slight bind on both front brakes

underbody corroded in and around prescribed area's

Fail 23 Aug 2017 93,917 miles

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

slight bind on both front brakes

underbody corroded in and around prescribed area's

Pass 1 Aug 2016 93,509 miles

underbody corroding in and around prescribed area's

Pass 1 Aug 2015 92,812 miles

underbody corroded but not holed in and arround perscribed areas

Fail 30 Jul 2015 92,810 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

underbody corroded but not holed in and arround perscribed areas

Pass 12 Aug 2014 92,400 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 92,367 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 92,294 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 4 Jun 2011 91,490 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Apr 2010 91,476 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 91,406 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 91,382 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 91,286 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini 95?

Based on 1,876 MOT tests across 252 vehicles.

75.3%
Pass Rate
282
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
252
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 85
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 60
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 49
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 49
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TMB 143V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 95 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1980 Austin Morris Mini 95 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 47,644 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Morris Mini 95 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 85 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TMB 143V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Morris Mini 95 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 46 years old, this Austin Morris Mini 95 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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TMB 143V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 95, first registered on 30 April 1980.

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