MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,773 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
body has corrosion
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
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)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
body has corrosion
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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 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 deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside front lower swivel joint dry no Grease
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Bonnet not locking
Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS
Corrosion in boot floor
Corrosion in both front inner wheel arches
Corrosion to front bulk head
Corrosion to offside front outer sill
Corrosion to rear valance
Heavy corrosion to offside front floor pan
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear subframe corroded.
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b) DANGEROUS
Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
clutter around pedal controls
front brake pads low
nearside front floor badly corroded outside perscribed area
Front Steering column retaining device missing (2.1.6)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini Hl?
Based on 6,447 MOT tests across 893 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MPN 151W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 MPN 151W, 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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MPN 151W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl, first registered on 22 January 1981.
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