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NPR 518W

1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

14,050 mi
Last recorded14,050 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2021
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl54,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPR 518W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Hl
Year1981
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2021 14,050 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 13,891 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

rear exhaust system temporary repaired

slight bind to nearside front brake

Fail 22 Jul 2020 13,875 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced letters (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

slight bind to nearside front brake

Pass 28 May 2019 13,834 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2019 13,800 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 13,612 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 May 2018 13,612 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective swivel lock plate (2.5.A.4)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2017 13,519 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 May 2016 13,262 miles

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 22 May 2015 13,087 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 13,083 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 May 2014 12,949 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 12,685 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 12,493 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 12,161 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 12,022 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 11,665 miles

Nearside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 16 May 2008 11,651 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 11,641 miles

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 20 May 2006 11,626 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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NPR 518W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NPR 518W, 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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NPR 518W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl, first registered on 17 March 1981.

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