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PKK 458W

1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

45,220 mi
Last recorded45,220 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl54,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPKK 458W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Hl
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2024 45,220 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 42,964 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 40,881 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 39,495 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 39,040 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 3,649 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 3,499 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 30,650 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

rusty areas

Fail 23 Feb 2017 30,650 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

rusty areas

Pass 14 Oct 2015 1,916 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 13 Oct 2015 1,916 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 1,862 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear exhaust rubber mount deteriorated

Fail 12 Aug 2014 1,862 miles

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

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear exhaust rubber mount deteriorated

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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PKK 458W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PKK 458W, 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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PKK 458W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl, first registered on 31 March 1981.

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