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NFC 442W

1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

63,761 mi
Last recorded63,761 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl54,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNFC 442W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Hl
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 63,761 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 63,588 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 58,049 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 57,985 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 57,872 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 57,211 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 36,739 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 56,099 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 55,620 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 55,620 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 55,353 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 55,198 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 54,520 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 54,520 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 54,050 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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NFC 442W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 NFC 442W, 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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What year was NFC 442W registered?

NFC 442W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl, first registered on 24 March 1981.

Is NFC 442W safe to buy?

The MOT history for NFC 442W shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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