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XEJ 139W

1980 Austin Morris Mini 95

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

17,875 mi
Last recorded17,875 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2011
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 9547,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXEJ 139W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 95
Year1980
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2011 17,875 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 17,687 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2010 17,675 miles

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

floor area o/s/f corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2008 13,505 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 13,345 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 8,497 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 8,487 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 8,384 miles

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

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

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

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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XEJ 139W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 95 in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1980 Austin Morris Mini 95 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 47,644 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 XEJ 139W, 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 46 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 XEJ 139W registered?

XEJ 139W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 95, first registered on 1 August 1980.

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