1981 Austin Morris MINI 95L 1.0L Petrol · VWU 61X
1981 Austin Morris MINI 95L (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1981. Recorded mileage 49,417 miles. MOT status: No results. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN MORRIS MINI 95L
- Year / Origin
- 1981 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- No results
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,417 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1981
- Engine
- 998cc
VWU 61X Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2019
- 49,417 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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VWU 61X Mileage History
- 02/05/201334,546 mi
- 22/04/201435,508 mi+962 mi
- 30/04/201435,508 mi
- 01/05/201537,796 mi+2,288 mi
- 03/05/201641,306 mi+3,510 mi
- 09/05/201641,314 mi+8 mi
- 23/05/201743,909 mi+2,595 mi
- 30/05/201743,913 mi+4 mi
- 23/05/201846,189 mi+2,276 mi
- 22/05/201949,417 mi+3,228 mi
Average of roughly 2,457 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
VWU 61X MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1981 Austin Morris Mini 95L (VWU 61X) between May 2013 and May 2019.
The record contains 7 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 22 May 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”; “Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”.