MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
59,475 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini Hl?
Based on 6,447 MOT tests across 893 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BUY 973W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Hl in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1980 Austin Morris Mini Hl models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.8% with a typical mileage of 52,454 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 Hl fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 650 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BUY 973W, 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 46 years old, this Austin Morris Mini Hl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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BUY 973W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Hl, first registered on 17 December 1980.
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