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KCK 401W

1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl

Pink Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,735 mi
Last recorded96,735 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2011
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl54,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKCK 401W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Hl
Year1981
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2011 96,735 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

underside of car is heavily undersealed

Fail 9 Jun 2011 96,733 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

underside of car is heavily undersealed

Pass 29 Mar 2010 90,555 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 27 Mar 2010 90,552 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 87,699 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 87,699 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 86,973 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 86,946 miles

Front Sub-frame insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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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KCK 401W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl in Pink with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 KCK 401W, 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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KCK 401W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl, first registered on 8 May 1981.

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