MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
53,707 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 6.2 @1200rpm (rev to reduce hc to 466) (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect also high, off scale (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc split. leaking. (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating 0 -50 (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively contact area (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect also high, off scale. (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.2.6)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively contact area (8.2.2)
Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. seat back detached. (6.2.A.2)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose at hub arm (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS
clutch pedal rubber missing.
insufficient welding to both replacement lower outer sills. see failure criteria.
slight play in all 4 front swivel ball joints.
wash jets require attention
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
centre exhaust mount deteriorating
slight play in nearside rack joint
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini Hl?
Based on 6,447 MOT tests across 893 vehicles.
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NEL 17W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 NEL 17W, 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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NEL 17W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl, first registered on 21 January 1981.
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