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ORR 899W

1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2016
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

18,111 mi
Last recorded18,111 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2015
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl54,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationORR 899W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Hl
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2015 18,111 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

advise corrosion on front discs

advise corrosion on near and off side inner wings

Fail 2 Apr 2015 18,111 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2015 18,111 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 12,423 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 12,423 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2012 12,418 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder retaining device missing (3.6.A.2d) DANGEROUS

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

gear change remote linkage mounts broken

Pass 17 Sep 2011 10,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 9,345 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 11 Sep 2010 9,344 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 44 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2009 31 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

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

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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ORR 899W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 ORR 899W, 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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ORR 899W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl, first registered on 29 May 1981.

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