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OEL 415W

1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl Auto

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

63,641 mi
Last recorded63,641 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2014
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl Auto38,532 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOEL 415W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Hl Auto
Year1981
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2014 63,641 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 63,641 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 62,738 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 11 Oct 2011 62,386 miles

Play in the n/s/r radius arm

Fail 10 Oct 2011 62,361 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Play in the n/s/r radius arm

Pass 8 Oct 2010 61,733 miles

Metal fuel pipes are rusty

Fail 27 Sep 2010 61,733 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Metal fuel pipes are rusty

Pass 8 Sep 2009 60,084 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 60,067 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 58,366 miles

Play in n/s/f wheel bearing.

Play in o/s/f top swival jiont.

Pass 7 Sep 2007 57,523 miles

Corrosion starting n/s/f floor

Play n/s/f hub bearing

Play o/s/r radius arm

Slight play o/s of steering rack

Fail 4 Sep 2007 57,512 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Corrosion starting n/s/f floor

Front brakes out of ballance

Play n/s/f hub bearing

Play o/s/r radius arm bearing

Slight play o/s of steering rack

Pass 16 Aug 2006 55,700 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini Hl Auto?

Based on 839 MOT tests across 121 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
565
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
121
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 109
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 55
Steering rack gaiter split 51
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 43
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 40
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OEL 415W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl Auto in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 38,532 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 Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 109 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OEL 415W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Morris Mini Hl Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 45 years old, this Austin Morris Mini Hl Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OEL 415W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl Auto, first registered on 28 March 1981.

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