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MEK 909W

1980 Austin Morris Mini Hl

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2016
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

48,454 mi
Last recorded48,454 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2015
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini Hl52,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMEK 909W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Hl
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2015 48,454 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2014 48,451 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2011 47,754 miles

exhaust back box

s play in bottom steering colum bush

Fail 22 Jun 2011 47,754 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

exhaust back box

s play in bottom steering colum bush

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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MEK 909W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Hl in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1980 Austin Morris Mini Hl models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.8% with a typical mileage of 52,454 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 MEK 909W, 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 46 years old, this Austin Morris Mini Hl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MEK 909W registered?

MEK 909W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Hl, first registered on 6 October 1980.

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