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UBC 682X

1981 Austin Morris Mini 95L

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2021
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

31,570 mi
Last recorded31,570 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2020
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini 95L48,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUBC 682X
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 95L
Year1981
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2020 31,570 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2019 28,784 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2019 28,784 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Engine water leak

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 24,849 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At front joints from downpipe and in to rear system (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush swivel pin (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush swivel pin (slight) (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint slight play (2.5.B.1a)

front brake pads need bedding in

Fail 25 Sep 2017 24,849 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At front joints from downpipe and in to rear system (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush swivel pin (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush swivel pin (slight) (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint slight play (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake pads need bedding in

Pass 15 Sep 2015 21,977 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp indicator (1.1.A.3f)

gear shift to gearbox connecting rod nut missing of bolt

hazard warning lights flash fast

Fail 15 Sep 2015 21,977 miles

Nearside Steering locking device insecure track rod end nut (2.2.C.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp indicator (1.1.A.3f)

gear shift to gearbox connecting rod nut missing of bolt

hazard warning lights flash fast

Pass 7 Aug 2014 25,906 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust rubbers deteriorating

play in nearside rear radius arm bearing

Fail 1 Aug 2014 25,629 miles

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

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust rubbers deteriorating

hand brake lever bolts loose

hazards flash fast and not very visible

nearside front lower shock bush bonding failed but no excessive movement

offside lower shock bolt loose

play in nearside rear radius arm bearing

Pass 11 Jul 2013 72,174 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2012 71,332 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 71,332 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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UBC 682X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini 95L in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 UBC 682X, 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 UBC 682X registered?

UBC 682X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini 95L, first registered on 23 October 1981.

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