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WAT 942X

1981 Austin Morris Mini 95

Brown Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

44,438 mi
Last recorded44,438 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2008
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini 9537,054 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAT 942X
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 95
Year1981
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2008 44,438 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 44,198 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 43,817 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 43,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 19 Nov 2005 42,071 miles

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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WAT 942X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini 95 in Brown with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1981 Austin Morris Mini 95 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 37,054 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 95 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 85 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WAT 942X, 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 45 years old, this Austin Morris Mini 95 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WAT 942X registered?

WAT 942X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini 95, first registered on 1 August 1981.

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