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NDC 572W

1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,658 mi
Last recorded80,658 miles
Recorded on17 May 2022
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl54,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNDC 572W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Hl
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2022 80,658 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported pipes to dash (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 13 May 2022 80,656 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp headlight on (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension rod insecurely attached locking nut loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp headlight on (4.2.3 (c))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported pipes to dash (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 80,125 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2019 80,124 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 79,663 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 79,526 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 13 May 2014 75,208 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 75,208 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 13 May 2013 75,147 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 May 2010 89,786 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 89,755 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 89,268 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 89,196 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2006 88,112 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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NDC 572W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NDC 572W, 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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NDC 572W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl, first registered on 10 June 1981.

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