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VLL 12X

1981 Austin Morris Mini 95L

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2012
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,899 mi
Last recorded63,899 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2011
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini 95L48,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLL 12X
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 95L
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2011 63,899 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 63,899 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 59,521 miles

slight corrosion around bottom of doors and rear arches

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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VLL 12X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini 95L in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VLL 12X, 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 VLL 12X registered?

VLL 12X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini 95L, first registered on 19 November 1981.

Is VLL 12X safe to buy?

The MOT history for VLL 12X shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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