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FDE 308W

1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2012
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

49,285 mi
Last recorded49,285 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2011
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl54,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFDE 308W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Hl
Year1981
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2011 49,285 miles

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

welding repairs done on underside all sealed and painted

Fail 17 Oct 2011 49,279 miles

Brake pedal actuating linkage functionally incomplete (3.3.A.1a)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

welding repairs done on underside all sealed and painted

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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FDE 308W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 FDE 308W, 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 FDE 308W registered?

FDE 308W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl, first registered on 22 April 1981.

Is FDE 308W safe to buy?

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