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CFM 119W

1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

80,597 mi
Last recorded80,597 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl54,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCFM 119W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Hl
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 80,597 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 80,589 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 79,646 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Aug 2014 79,645 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Jul 2014 79,644 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

engine oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2013 77,403 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 76,450 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 76,449 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2011 76,049 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 76,049 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 24 May 2011 76,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

ns fuel hose - cracked, fuel pipe - rusty.

nsf tyre cracked - inner wall.

Pass 10 Apr 2010 74,522 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2009 74,454 miles

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 17 May 2008 70,662 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 64,976 miles

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

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 May 2007 64,976 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 May 2006 60,572 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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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CFM 119W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 CFM 119W, 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.

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CFM 119W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl, first registered on 3 March 1981.

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