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PBW 79W

1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

21,993 mi
Last recorded21,993 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl54,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBW 79W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Hl
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2022 21,993 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 21,227 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 49,094 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 49,030 miles

both front wiper blads are starting to split on ends

brake pedal rubber is starting to wear on lower part

engine oil leak on gear change seal

Fail 8 Sep 2017 49,030 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front wiper blads are starting to split on ends

brake pedal rubber is starting to wear on lower part

engine oil leak on gear change seal

Pass 10 Sep 2016 48,310 miles

brake pedal rubber is starting to wear

near and off side front lower flow panels are starting to corrode by suspention

off side rear tyre is starting to crack

Fail 9 Sep 2016 48,310 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

brake pedal rubber is starting to wear

near and off side front lower flow panels are starting to corrode by suspention

off side rear tyre is starting to crack

Pass 10 Sep 2015 48,216 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 48,196 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 48,157 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 48,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 48,118 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 48,118 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 48,097 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 48,065 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 48,037 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 48,037 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

advise osrear flexi brake pipe slightly chafed

Pass 2 Jun 2009 48,008 miles

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

REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

movement in o/s/f ball joints

wiper swich

Pass 4 Jun 2008 47,979 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 47,979 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 47,948 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 47,947 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Offside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 47,905 miles

Battery lead brom battery to starter soloniod insecure @ rear subframe.

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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PBW 79W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 PBW 79W, 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 PBW 79W registered?

PBW 79W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl, first registered on 22 May 1981.

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