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XSB 173V

1980 Austin Morris Mini 95

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

67,376 mi
Last recorded67,376 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2020
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 9547,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXSB 173V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 95
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2020 67,376 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 67,325 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 67,271 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 67,161 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 67,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 66,888 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 66,888 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 65,497 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

fuel stains filler pipe area

Fail 25 Feb 2011 65,431 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

fuel stains filler pipe area

Pass 24 Feb 2010 62,310 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 62,278 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 60,223 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear shocks soft

exhaust in poor condition

hand brake nearing end of travel

noise from both rear wheels poss bearings

Pass 12 Mar 2008 573,398 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 57,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 2 Mar 2007 54,280 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 54,280 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2006 54,156 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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XSB 173V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 95 in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XSB 173V, 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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XSB 173V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 95, first registered on 1 February 1980.

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