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EFM 590X

1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2015
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,203 mi
Last recorded70,203 miles
Recorded on19 May 2014
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl54,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFM 590X
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Hl
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2014 70,203 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 70,202 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 May 2013 66,358 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

handbrake mounting to floor starting to crack

rear number plate deteriorated

slight exhaust blow

slight play in both offside ball joints

wiper blades deteriorated

Fail 30 Nov 2012 66,183 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

boot floor corroded

front brake hoses slightly twisted

front wheel nut fitting requires checking

rear number plate deteriorated

rear valance corroded and holed

slight exhaust blow

Pass 23 Dec 2011 61,612 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear subframe corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2011 61,611 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s front brake hose slightly twisted.

rear subframe corroded and starting to distort

Pass 15 Oct 2010 56,226 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

front number plate deteriorated

handbrake mounting to floor starting to crack

nearside front tyre cracking on walls

offside floor under crossmember corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2010 56,225 miles

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

front number plate starting to deteriorate

handbrake mounting to floor starting to crack

nearside front tyre cracking

offside floor under crossmember corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2009 55,014 miles

both steering rack boots deteriorated

gear change mountings split.

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 9 Oct 2009 55,014 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both steering rack boots deteriorated

gear change mountings split.

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 11 Oct 2008 53,207 miles

boot floor corroded

front number plate

fuel pipe corroded

gear change mountings split

n/s/f wheel arch corroded.

play in n/s steering rack

Fail 30 Sep 2008 53,206 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

boot floor corroded

front number plate

fuel pipe corroded

gear change mountings split

n/s/f wheel arch corroded.

play in n/s steering rack

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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EFM 590X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EFM 590X, 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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EFM 590X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl, first registered on 6 November 1981.

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