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OCD 293W

1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

61,059 mi
Last recorded61,059 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl54,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOCD 293W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Hl
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2021 61,059 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 60,939 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 60,847 miles

rear tyres cracking

Pass 26 Jul 2018 60,334 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 59,989 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 59,888 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 57,818 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 57,390 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 56,855 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 55,189 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 53,606 miles

n/s front bump stop missing.

o/s front tyre side wall slight cracks.

Fail 22 Jun 2011 53,606 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s front bump stop missing.

o/s front tyre side wall slight cracks.

Pass 10 Jun 2010 51,863 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 51,863 miles

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

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 50,581 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 50,577 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

poss core plug leaking on front of engine

slight corrosion nsf sill

Pass 3 Jul 2008 49,363 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 49,245 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 65,054 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 64,657 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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OCD 293W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 OCD 293W, 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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OCD 293W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl, first registered on 1 June 1981.

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