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MPN 151W

1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2016
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,773 mi
Last recorded62,773 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2015
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl54,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPN 151W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Hl
Year1981
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2015 62,773 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2015 62,769 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 62,769 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2012 62,769 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 58,556 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 58,556 miles

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)

Fail 8 Feb 2011 58,523 miles

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.

Pass 24 Nov 2009 54,506 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 54,429 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2008 50,613 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 50,605 miles

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)

Fail 7 Aug 2008 50,568 miles

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)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 47,408 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 42,209 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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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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