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XRO 505X

1981 Austin Morris Mini 95L

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2021
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

31,004 mi
Last recorded31,004 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2020
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini 95L48,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXRO 505X
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 95L
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2020 31,004 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 29,399 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 29,327 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 29,327 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 29,298 miles

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

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

suspect welding repairs to underside of vehicle (appear satisfactory)

Pass 6 May 2008 29,290 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 292,288 miles

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

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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XRO 505X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini 95L in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XRO 505X, 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 XRO 505X registered?

XRO 505X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini 95L, first registered on 20 August 1981.

Is XRO 505X safe to buy?

The MOT history for XRO 505X shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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