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NPK 571W

1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl

Brown Petrol 1293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

42,417 mi
Last recorded42,417 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl54,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPK 571W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Hl
Year1981
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,293cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 42,417 miles

Inconsistent Hazard Speed.

Offside Front Outer Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2018 42,417 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (TOP) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Inconsistent Hazard Speed.

Offside Front Outer Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 39,684 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 13 Jun 2017 39,684 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 12 Jun 2017 39,670 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 5 May 2017 39,642 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 37,219 miles

Oil leak

both cv boots insecure but preventing the ingress of dirt

both front knuckle boots deteriorared

getting close to front bump stops

Pass 21 Aug 2014 35,988 miles

getting close to front bump stops

both front knuckle boots split

all shocks soft

both front cv boots insecure but preventing the ingress of dirt

Pass 2 Sep 2013 33,188 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 33,188 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 28,468 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 28,468 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

main battery cable fouling exhaust

Pass 3 Sep 2011 26,208 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 27 Aug 2011 26,196 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 25,990 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 25,950 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 25,946 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 25,601 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 25,601 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.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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NPK 571W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl in Brown with a 1,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 NPK 571W, 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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NPK 571W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl, first registered on 12 May 1981.

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