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LBJ 238V

1980 Austin Morris Mini 95

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

24,747 mi
Last recorded24,747 miles
Recorded on29 May 2020
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 9547,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLBJ 238V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 95
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2020 24,747 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 24,571 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2018 24,054 miles

Nearside Front rack gator in poor condition

Offside Front bottom ball joint has slight play

both front inner wing/a pannal in poor condition

foot brake just 55%

front number plate in poor condition

hand brake effort just met 19%

rear subframe ,front bushes worn with slight play

slight interaction with rear lights

Pass 20 Jun 2017 23,864 miles

Nearside Front flasher pale

Nearside Front rack boot in poor condition

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play

front number plate in poor condition

rear number plate in poor condition

rear subframe bushes worn with slight play

slight earthing fault at rear

Pass 29 Mar 2016 23,616 miles

Nearside Front steering gator in poor condition

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear shock wet

Offside Front bottom ball joint has slight lift

exhaust slightly blowing at joints

floor corroded

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 8 Oct 2014 23,129 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Nov 2010 23,056 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 22,646 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 22,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 21,784 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 21,779 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 21,162 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 20,598 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini 95?

Based on 1,876 MOT tests across 252 vehicles.

75.3%
Pass Rate
282
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
252
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 85
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 60
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 49
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 49
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LBJ 238V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 95 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 1980 Austin Morris Mini 95 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 47,644 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Morris Mini 95 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 85 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LBJ 238V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Morris Mini 95 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 46 years old, this Austin Morris Mini 95 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LBJ 238V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 95, first registered on 1 April 1980.

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