CarVerify

Free Car Check

BVJ 883V

1980 Austin Morris Mini 95L

Green Petrol 998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,246 mi
Last recorded54,246 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 95L39,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Austin Morris
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVJ 883V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 95L
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass
Pass 7 Aug 2025 54,246 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 53,852 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 52,860 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 52,054 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 49,943 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 48,678 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 47,291 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 47,180 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 46,705 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 46,673 miles

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

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
Full Austin Morris Mini 95L reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BVJ 883V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 95L in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1980 Austin Morris Mini 95L models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 39,149 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 BVJ 883V, 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 46 years old, this Austin Morris Mini 95L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BVJ 883V?

You can check the full history of BVJ 883V by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BVJ 883V registered?

BVJ 883V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 95L, first registered on 26 March 1980.

Is BVJ 883V safe to buy?

The MOT history for BVJ 883V shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BVJ 883V have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BVJ 883V. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.