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WPW 488X

1981 Austin Morris Mini 95L

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

98,689 mi
Last recorded98,689 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini 95L48,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPW 488X
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 95L
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2019 98,689 miles

Battery loose but not insecure

Nearside Front C.v boot deteriorated

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Inner rack very slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Corroded/Holed near head lamp

Offside Outer sill corroded and getting weak

Rear Fog lamp dull

Rear Shock bushes deteriorated

Fail 1 Nov 2018 24,005 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch not welded to the [a] panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 24,005 miles

Nearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Oct 2017 24,005 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion A panel (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Oct 2016 24,005 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

various underbody corrosion

Fail 10 Oct 2016 24,005 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch/sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

various underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Nov 2015 24,005 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

various body corrosion

Fail 28 Oct 2015 24,005 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s front outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear inner valance (2.4.A.3)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

various body corrosion

Fail 17 Jun 2015 24,005 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 24,000 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wipers slow to operate

Fail 21 Jul 2014 24,000 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 24,000 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 23,000 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 23,000 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 22,399 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Fail 25 Jul 2011 22,399 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 7 Jun 2010 22,266 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 18,270 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 18,270 miles

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2008 14,260 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both sides front inner wing panals corroded

both sides rear brake back plates corroded

wide wheels noted on vehicle

Pass 5 Apr 2007 9,483 miles

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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WPW 488X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini 95L in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 WPW 488X, 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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WPW 488X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini 95L, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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