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DS 8864

1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,733 mi
Last recorded80,733 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2013
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl54,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS 8864
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Hl
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2013 80,733 miles

Front pads getting low and discs worn

Hazard light switch sticky

Rear subframe starting to corrode.

Slight movement in front offside lower ball joint

Pass 23 Mar 2012 67,813 miles

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN FRONT NEARSIDE LOWER BALL JOINT

SURFACE RUST TO REAR SUBFRAME

Pass 13 Jun 2011 62,043 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 59,987 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 59,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 49,116 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 49,115 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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DS 8864 is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DS 8864, 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 DS 8864 registered?

DS 8864 is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl, first registered on 20 October 1981.

Is DS 8864 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS 8864 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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