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RKK 716W

1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2022
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

87,682 mi
Last recorded87,682 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2021
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl54,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKK 716W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Hl
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2021 87,682 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2021 87,668 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 87,096 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 87,096 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 86,187 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 86,156 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank slightly loose locking nuts required (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 34,715 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 82,657 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 82,567 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 79,600 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 77,155 miles

brake master cylinder pipes are fouling on clutch master cylinder pipe

exhaust is knocking

exhaust manifold stud is missing

horn button does not release by itself

rear bumper is missing

Fail 5 May 2015 77,153 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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)

brake master cylinder pipes are fouling on clutch master cylinder pipe

exhaust is knocking

exhaust manifold stud is missing

horn button does not release by itself

rear bumper is missing

rear seat is missing at the time of test

wiper motor is insecure

Pass 2 May 2014 75,762 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 75,795 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2013 71,792 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 71,792 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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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RKK 716W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 RKK 716W, 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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RKK 716W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl, first registered on 7 May 1981.

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