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A9 RYX

1984 Austin Morris Mini 95L

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

63,145 mi
Last recorded63,145 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 RYX
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 95L
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 63,145 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 63,123 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 63,100 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sub frame rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 May 2024 63,072 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) [slight] ()

Pass 19 Apr 2023 63,055 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 63,055 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 May 2022 63,000 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 62,835 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 62,408 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 62,349 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 62,349 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake imbalanced more than 50% across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2015 62,306 miles

coolant leak

Fail 10 Nov 2015 62,306 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

coolant leak

Pass 29 May 2014 62,132 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 61,977 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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A9 RYX is a 1984 Austin Morris Mini 95L in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 A9 RYX, 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 42 years old, this Austin Morris Mini 95L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A9 RYX is a 1984 Austin Morris Mini 95L, first registered on 3 January 1984.

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