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LOG 425X

1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

98,626 mi
Last recorded98,626 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl54,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLOG 425X
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Hl
Year1981
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2016 98,626 miles

Nearside Front floor pan corroded

Nearside Rear trailing arm has slight play

Offside Front engine mount has oil over it causeing weak

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play

front trailing a/bar bushes worn with play

Fail 2 Mar 2016 98,602 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure subframe bolt lose (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch-door hinde bracket .inner wheel arch area-marked in yellow (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front floor pan corroded

Nearside Front top ball joint has slight lift

Nearside Rear trailing arm has slight play

Offside Front engine mount has oil over it causeing weak

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play

front trailing a/bar bushes worn with play

Pass 13 Jan 2015 89,075 miles

rubber missing brake pedal

rubber missing of clutch padal

Fail 8 May 2014 89,063 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

o/s/f flasher pale

rubber missing of brake padal

rubber missing of clutch pedal

Pass 19 Dec 2012 87,918 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 87,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 84,786 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 84,777 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2008 83,893 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 83,893 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 83,612 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear fuel pipe has slight corrosion

Pass 26 Mar 2007 83,612 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear fuel pipe has slight corrosion

Pass 17 Feb 2006 81,256 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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LOG 425X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 LOG 425X, 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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LOG 425X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl, first registered on 11 August 1981.

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