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CHK 796X

1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

5,810 mi
Last recorded5,810 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2009
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl54,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCHK 796X
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Hl
Year1981
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2009 5,810 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

mileage recorder inopertive

rear valance corroded and holed

Pass 9 Jul 2008 5,810 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 May 2007 5,810 miles

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

front and rear valances are corroded not to excess at test

under vehicle and sills have been heavily welded and undersealed assessed as best poss

Fail 16 Jun 2006 94,300 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 94,300 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Jul 2005 89,734 miles

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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CHK 796X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CHK 796X, 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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What year was CHK 796X registered?

CHK 796X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl, first registered on 1 January 1981.

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