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HOM 119W

1981 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

46,789 mi
Last recorded46,789 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini 100046,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHOM 119W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 46,789 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2025 46,769 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 46,359 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 46,161 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2023 46,161 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 45,998 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 45,756 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 45,619 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 45,268 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight wear offside bottom ball joint

Pass 3 Nov 2017 45,012 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 45,012 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 44,729 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 44,400 miles

Front suspension bump stop rubbers in poor condition

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2015 44,400 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front suspension bump stop rubbers in poor condition

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 43,929 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 43,072 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 42,678 miles

Nearside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Fail 2 Nov 2011 42,650 miles

Front brake hoses run very close to front tie bars

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 42,650 miles

Front brake hoses run very close to front tie bars

Pass 5 Oct 2010 42,294 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 41,996 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2008 41,449 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 41,449 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 May 2007 40,751 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 May 2007 40,751 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Apr 2007 40,725 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 2 May 2006 39,655 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 39,655 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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HOM 119W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 HOM 119W, 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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HOM 119W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 16 January 1981.

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