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NEL 17W

1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2021
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

53,707 mi
Last recorded53,707 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl54,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNEL 17W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Hl
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 53,707 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 53,295 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 52,659 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 52,117 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 52,089 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 51,419 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 49,976 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 May 2015 49,976 miles

Nearside Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 May 2012 49,976 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 48,845 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

centre exhaust mount deteriorating

slight play in nearside rack joint

Fail 23 Jun 2006 48,837 miles

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.

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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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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