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FHW 265W

1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

79,008 mi
Last recorded79,008 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl54,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFHW 265W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Hl
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 79,008 miles

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

near side rear wheel bearing

nearside rear floor area corroding

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread

outer sill cover fitted

Fail 4 Oct 2017 79,004 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute hazard (1.4.A.2g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement tear drop mount (2.4.G.2)

Offside Electrical wiring insecure inner wheel arch (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing hub nut (9.2.8b)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement tear drop mount (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

nearside rear floor area corroding

nearside rear tyre cracking in tyre wall

oscillation on offside rear brake

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2015 77,195 miles

Body kit fitted

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

Nearside steering rack gaiter deteriorating

Offside headlamp glass cracked

Slight play in steering column

Slight play in steerting rack

Fail 3 Jun 2015 77,189 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Body kit fitted

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

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

Offside headlamp glass cracked

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2014 75,209 miles

Body kit fitted

Hazard light flash rate high

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake does not lockout but sufficent effort to meet requirements

Fail 3 Jun 2014 75,209 miles

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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

Body kit fitted

Hazard light flash rate high

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Spring washer missing fronr offside lower ball joint nut

Fail 25 Apr 2014 75,199 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

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

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

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 75,073 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 74,018 miles

hazards inop

nsf osf flexy pipes rubbing on antiroll bar on lock

under floor lighting insecure

Fail 10 May 2010 74,003 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

hazards inop

nsf osf flexy pipes rubbing on antiroll bar on lock

under floor lighting insecure

Pass 23 Apr 2009 72,967 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 72,967 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 71,036 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 67,219 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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FHW 265W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FHW 265W, 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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FHW 265W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl, first registered on 10 April 1981.

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