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HOF 86W

1981 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2016
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

69,529 mi
Last recorded69,529 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2015
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini 100046,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHOF 86W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2015 69,529 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 69,528 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 68,137 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 68,137 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 57,184 miles

Nearside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2006 44,518 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 44,109 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

lower steering column bush has slight play

nearside rear radious arm slight play

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini 1000?

Based on 9,311 MOT tests across 1,335 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
524
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
1,335
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 726
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 519
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 472
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 470
brake recording little or no effort 382
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HOF 86W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1981 Austin Morris Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 46,260 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 1000 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 726 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HOF 86W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Morris Mini 1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 45 years old, this Austin Morris Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HOF 86W registered?

HOF 86W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 2 February 1981.

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