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MBL 387X

1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,151 mi
Last recorded45,151 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl54,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBL 387X
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Hl
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 27 Mar 2026 45,151 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2025 42,831 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2024 41,532 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 41,532 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 40,402 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

suspension modified

Pass 20 Mar 2021 40,142 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both, on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All ()

Pass 21 Mar 2020 40,032 miles

Engine and exhaust modified

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 40,032 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 40,032 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 39,881 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 38,672 miles

both front a panels corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2013 38,627 miles

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

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

both A panels corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2012 37,451 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 35,229 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 35,229 miles

This vehicle has been extensivley modified (to a high standard) Suspension,Brakes,Engine, etc

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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MBL 387X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MBL 387X, 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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What year was MBL 387X registered?

MBL 387X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl, first registered on 20 August 1981.

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