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PFH 121W

1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

75,674 mi
Last recorded75,674 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl54,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPFH 121W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Hl
Year1981
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 75,674 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside front lower arm ball joints some play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside front tyre on about 1.6 mm and worn on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 68,791 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 61,755 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 58,968 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2021 58,968 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 53,232 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 53,214 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 53,087 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 50,885 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2015 48,709 miles

Front and rear metal brake pipes corroding

Nearside front lower shocker bush slight play

Nearside rear handbrake requires adjusting

Offside front c.v boot perished

Offside front steering rack gaiter perished

Rear tyres tread stepped

Pass 25 Oct 2013 43,418 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2012 39,301 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 39,301 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 39,296 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 39,295 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2006 39,283 miles

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

oil leak

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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PFH 121W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 PFH 121W, 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 PFH 121W registered?

PFH 121W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl, first registered on 6 March 1981.

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