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MBW 900W

1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

18,573 mi
Last recorded18,573 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl54,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBW 900W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Hl
Year1981
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 18,573 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 17,874 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 17,771 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 17,759 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 17,418 miles

Offside Rear brake reading bit low

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear both rear tyres deterioated

Fail 4 Nov 2017 17,401 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear brake reading bit low

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear both rear tyres deterioated

Pass 19 Oct 2016 15,972 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn down to 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front wiper blade split

Pass 18 Dec 2014 15,869 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Jun 2014 15,837 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear backplates wet but poss from new w/cylinders fitted?

Pass 13 May 2010 15,824 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight corrosion o/s/f floor pan

slight corrosion o/s/r body

Fail 6 Apr 2010 15,814 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 15,808 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 15,800 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 15,773 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 15,755 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2007 15,635 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 15,635 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres starting and all brake flexi hoses starting to perish.

Pass 22 May 2006 15,549 miles
Pass 25 May 2005 15,395 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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MBW 900W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MBW 900W, 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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MBW 900W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl, first registered on 1 January 1981.

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