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ODV 136W

1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2013
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

2,220 mi
Last recorded2,220 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2012
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl54,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationODV 136W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Hl
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2012 2,220 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 30 Nov 2012 2,214 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 2,126 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Slight play in o.s steering arm

Fail 15 Sep 2011 2,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight play in o.s steering arm

Pass 25 Oct 2005 98,574 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2005 98,574 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

fuel pipes corroded

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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ODV 136W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ODV 136W, 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 ODV 136W registered?

ODV 136W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl, first registered on 2 March 1981.

Is ODV 136W safe to buy?

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