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YOW 271

1983 Austin Morris Mini 95L

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

4,586 mi
Last recorded4,586 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1983 Austin Morris Mini 95L56,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYOW 271
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 95L
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 4,586 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 4,194 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 4,108 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 4,005 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 3,748 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 3,564 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 3,469 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 3,367 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 3,142 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 2,873 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 2,817 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 2,371 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 2,108 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 1,640 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2010 1,608 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 9 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 11,365 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 upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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YOW 271 is a 1983 Austin Morris Mini 95L in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 1983 Austin Morris Mini 95L models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 56,069 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 YOW 271, 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 43 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 YOW 271 registered?

YOW 271 is a 1983 Austin Morris Mini 95L, first registered on 15 March 1983.

Is YOW 271 safe to buy?

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