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PNA 527W

1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

73,585 mi
Last recorded73,585 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl54,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPNA 527W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Hl
Year1981
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2021 73,585 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 73,369 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 72,258 miles

Hazard lights and switch in-op

Fail 30 May 2019 72,256 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Hazard lights and switch in-op

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 71,793 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

corrosion on all floors

corrosion on exhaust rear box

corrosion on rear subframe

Fail 4 Apr 2018 71,791 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded step sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded step sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

corrosion on all floors

corrosion on exhaust rear box

corrosion on rear subframe

Pass 12 Jan 2017 71,158 miles

condition & repairs to both front floors by subframe mountings o/s borderline

condition of sills

corrosion on both front floors

repairs to rear valance/boot floor

corrosion & repairs to rear subframe

Fail 11 Jan 2017 71,156 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step sill (5.2.6)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

condition & repairs to both front floors by subframe mountings o/s borderline

condition of sills

corrosion on both front floors

repairs to rear valance/boot floor

corrosion & repairs to rear subframe

Pass 26 Sep 2015 70,203 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 70,189 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 70,192 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper control missing switch broken (8.2.1a)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front outer wing corroded

front number plate insecure

Pass 17 Jun 2014 67,360 miles

bulkhead corroded

dash crossmember corroded

front subframe corroded

o/s/f wing (head lamp mount) badly corroded

rear subframe corroded n/s worse

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

slight play o/s inner rack end

steering wheel bent

washers weak

Fail 27 May 2014 67,330 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both n/s ball joints have play

both n/s ball joints have play

bulkhead corroded

front sills corroded

o/s inner rack end has play

o/s/f wing (head lamp mount) badly corroded

Pass 29 May 2013 66,704 miles

both sills corroded

brake pipes corroded

bulk head corroded

n/s/ upper ball joint play

o/s upper ball jount slight play

o/s wheel bearing slight play

rear sub frame corroded

Fail 29 May 2013 66,704 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both sills corroded

brake pipes corroded

bulk head corroded

n/s/ upper ball joint play

o/s upper ball jount slight play

o/s wheel bearing slight play

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 31 May 2012 66,021 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

body panels corroded

Fail 22 May 2012 66,018 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

body panels corroded

Pass 23 May 2011 63,149 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 May 2010 56,977 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 55,083 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 52,140 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 52,135 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 49,946 miles

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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PNA 527W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PNA 527W, 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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PNA 527W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl, first registered on 5 March 1981.

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