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AKF 803X

1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

1,096 mi
Last recorded1,096 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl54,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKF 803X
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Hl
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2020 1,096 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 993 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 869 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 817 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Mar 2017 817 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Mar 2016 692 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 529 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 311 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 10 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 23,905 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 22,515 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 22,495 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 20,515 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 20,515 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 20,459 miles

Rear brakes binding (low brake effort recorded when brakes not applied )

n/s/f seat belt slow to unreal

Pass 16 Jul 2007 20,440 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 20,196 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 20,124 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2005 20,124 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini Hl?

Based on 6,447 MOT tests across 893 vehicles.

65.3%
Pass Rate
677
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
893
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 650
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 410
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 344
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 306
brake recording little or no effort 305
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AKF 803X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 54,240 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Morris Mini Hl fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 650 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AKF 803X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Morris Mini Hl typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 45 years old, this Austin Morris Mini Hl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AKF 803X registered?

AKF 803X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl, first registered on 4 August 1981.

Is AKF 803X safe to buy?

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