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EEC 615W

1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

30 mi
Last recorded30 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl54,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEEC 615W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Hl
Year1981
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 30 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 98,411 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 98,407 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Fuel pipe insecure Engine bay (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Front (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured Fouling suspension component (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 98,739 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing noisey.

Fail 31 Jul 2017 98,366 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing noisey.

Pass 19 Mar 2016 108,136 miles

heavy under body repairs

none standerd subframe fitted

under side under sealed

Fail 17 Mar 2016 108,133 miles

Front Sub-frame cracked (2.4.G.1)

heavy under body repairs

none standerd subframe fitted

under side under sealed

Pass 2 Dec 2011 69,279 miles

10 spot of corrosion

Pass 29 Nov 2010 69,248 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

alternative exhaust system fitted , slightly noisey , recommend additional mounts , fouling on parking brake cable

alternative seatbelts fitted

battery cable requires attention ( mount clips )

corrosion at o/s/r sill

fuel pipe corroded

light scoring on screen

n/s/r suspension stiff

play in steering column lower bush

rear seats removed

rear tyres cracking

Fail 22 Nov 2010 69,247 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

alternative exhaust system fitted , slightly noisey , recommend additional mounts , fouling on parking brake cable

alternative seatbelts fitted

battery cable requires attention ( mount clips )

corrosion at o/s/r sill

engine misfire

fuel pipe corroded

light scoring on screen

n/s/r suspension stiff

play in steering column lower bush

rear seats removed

rear tyres cracking

Fail 8 Feb 2008 57,347 miles

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 57,347 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 56,635 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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EEC 615W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 EEC 615W, 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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EEC 615W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl, first registered on 7 May 1981.

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