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LAB 221X

1982 Austin Morris Mini 95L

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

75,020 mi
Last recorded75,020 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2018
Typical for 1982 Austin Morris Mini 95L57,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAB 221X
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 95L
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2018 75,020 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 75,014 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 74,993 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 74,985 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 74,969 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Nov 2012 74,969 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2011 74,964 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 74,882 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 74,877 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 74,766 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

vehicle underbody starting to show some light surface corrosion.

Pass 28 Jul 2008 74,649 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 74,358 miles

horn switch intermitant

Pass 31 May 2006 73,542 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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LAB 221X is a 1982 Austin Morris Mini 95L in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1982 Austin Morris Mini 95L models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 57,004 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 LAB 221X, 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 44 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 LAB 221X registered?

LAB 221X is a 1982 Austin Morris Mini 95L, first registered on 3 June 1982.

Is LAB 221X safe to buy?

The MOT history for LAB 221X shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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