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ANH 651X

1981 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

5,530 mi
Last recorded5,530 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini 100046,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANH 651X
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 5,530 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 16 Apr 2019 5,501 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed within 30 cm of subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Driver's seat insecure seat locking mechanism faulty, locking bar out of shape (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

rear brakes foot and hand not locking up

Pass 16 May 2018 5,023 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Gear Change Remote Detatched From Floor!

Fail 14 May 2018 5,023 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer Sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Gear Change Remote Detatched From Floor!

Pass 6 May 2017 4,302 miles

both front tyres worn close to the legal limit 165/60R12 71H

handbrake cables slightly corroded

nearside rear wheel has a slight brake bind

oil around engine and steering rack

slight play in both front upper ball joints

various corrosion spots showing

Pass 12 May 2015 2,942 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 29,112 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 1,037 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2013 1,027 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

nearside rear shock absorber not dampening

Pass 13 Sep 2012 6 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight imbalance on front brakes

Fail 7 Sep 2012 2 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight imbalance on front brakes

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini 1000?

Based on 9,311 MOT tests across 1,335 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
524
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
1,335
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 726
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 519
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 472
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 470
brake recording little or no effort 382
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ANH 651X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1981 Austin Morris Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 46,260 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 1000 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 726 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ANH 651X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Morris Mini 1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 45 years old, this Austin Morris Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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ANH 651X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 1 August 1981.

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