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MHS 47Y

1983 Austin Morris Mini 95L

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

35 mi
Last recorded35 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 1983 Austin Morris Mini 95L56,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMHS 47Y
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 95L
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 35 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 33 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021
Pass 21 Aug 2014 69,379 miles

Front tie bars bent

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

O/S front suspension bump stop missing

Fail 14 Jul 2014 69,379 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

front tie bars bent

o/s front suspension bump stop missing

Fail 20 Jun 2014 69,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside front bump stop missing.

Pass 1 Dec 2011 69,351 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

front tie bars slightly bent

idle speed high

o/s wiper blade slightly damaged

Fail 27 Oct 2011 69,323 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Radius arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

headlamp aim not tested. faulty switch

o/s wiper blade damaged

front bumper insecure

Fail 30 Aug 2010 69,079 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside front brake working slightly slower than offside.

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2010 69,079 miles

Nearside front brake working slightly slower than offside.

Pass 17 Dec 2008 69,076 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 69,076 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 69,076 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 69,076 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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MHS 47Y is a 1983 Austin Morris Mini 95L in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MHS 47Y, 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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MHS 47Y is a 1983 Austin Morris Mini 95L, first registered on 16 February 1983.

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