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PCD 167X

1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

43,468 mi
Last recorded43,468 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl54,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPCD 167X
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Hl
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 43,468 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2026 43,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 42,795 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 42,795 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 42,419 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 42,175 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 41,337 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 39,779 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 39,044 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 36,517 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 36,517 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 36,237 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 34,461 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

welding is very poor

Pass 23 Apr 2013 33,343 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Apr 2013 33,329 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 33,054 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 32,667 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 32,667 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 32,075 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 31,105 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 31,105 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 30,051 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 28,999 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 28,999 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 27,491 miles

slight noise from offside front bearing

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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PCD 167X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 PCD 167X, 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 PCD 167X registered?

PCD 167X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl, first registered on 1 August 1981.

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