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PDL 35X

1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

9,447 mi
Last recorded9,447 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl54,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPDL 35X
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Hl
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 9,447 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 8,346 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 6,990 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2007 6,689 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 6,689 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2006 2,814 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 2,814 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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PDL 35X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PDL 35X, 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 PDL 35X registered?

PDL 35X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl, first registered on 22 September 1981.

Is PDL 35X safe to buy?

The MOT history for PDL 35X shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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