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VRT 938X

1982 Austin Morris Mini 95L

Purple Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

41,862 mi
Last recorded41,862 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2015
Typical for 1982 Austin Morris Mini 95L57,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRT 938X
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 95L
Year1982
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2015 41,862 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 41,773 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 2 Dec 2013 41,762 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 41,305 miles

corrosion to nearside front floor pan. Repaired from inside vehicle

offside front suspension unit lower mounting gaiter split

Fail 5 Nov 2012 41,296 miles

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

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion to nearside front floor pan. Repaired from inside vehicle

offside front suspension unit lower mounting gaiter split

Pass 22 Nov 2011 40,147 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

slight binding to offside rear brake

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 9 Dec 2010 39,398 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 20 Nov 2010 39,324 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 37,765 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 37,765 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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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VRT 938X is a 1982 Austin Morris Mini 95L in Purple with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1982 Austin Morris Mini 95L models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 57,004 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 VRT 938X, 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 44 years old, this Austin Morris Mini 95L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VRT 938X is a 1982 Austin Morris Mini 95L, first registered on 12 February 1982.

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