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URE 298X

1981 Austin Morris Mini 95L

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

44,790 mi
Last recorded44,790 miles
Recorded on19 May 2010
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini 95L48,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationURE 298X
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 95L
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2010 44,790 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 44,790 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2009 44,792 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 44,790 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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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URE 298X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini 95L in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 URE 298X, 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 URE 298X registered?

URE 298X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini 95L, first registered on 1 October 1981.

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