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YNM 989X

1981 Austin Morris Mini 95L

Green Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

21,371 mi
Last recorded21,371 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini 95L48,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYNM 989X
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 95L
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 21,371 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 20,522 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 18,862 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 17,924 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 17,127 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 16,166 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 14,740 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 13,628 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 12,949 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 12,948 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 12,895 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 12,894 miles

Brake pedal functionally incomplete (3.3.A.1a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 12,584 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 8,595 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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YNM 989X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini 95L in Green with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YNM 989X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YNM 989X registered?

YNM 989X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini 95L, first registered on 1 November 1981.

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