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GTN 321W

1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,104 mi
Last recorded31,104 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2014
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl54,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGTN 321W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Hl
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2014 31,104 miles

Front tyre walls perished and cracked

Modified mini converted to roadster no doors or roof

Surface corrosion front & rear subframes , floor and suspension components

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

Fail 28 Jul 2014 31,101 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front tyre walls perished and cracked

Modified mini converted to roadster no doors or roof

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 31,032 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 31,031 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 30,810 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 47,268 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 47,220 miles
Pass 21 May 2005 47,001 miles
Fail 20 May 2005 47,000 miles

Nearside Seat belt attachment fitting fractured (5.2.3)

battery insecure

spare tyre defective

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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GTN 321W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GTN 321W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GTN 321W registered?

GTN 321W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl, first registered on 7 April 1981.

Is GTN 321W safe to buy?

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