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RNG 927W

1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,007 mi
Last recorded80,007 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl54,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNG 927W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Hl
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 80,007 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 79,995 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 79,981 miles

front exhaust weak

Fail 10 Jul 2019 79,977 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

front exhaust weak

Pass 25 Jun 2018 79,779 miles

o/s/r wheelbearing has slight play

slight oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2017 79,500 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 79,490 miles

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

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 79,462 miles

both track rod end gaiters perished

Pass 16 Jul 2015 79,162 miles

both rear tyres perished

n/s rack gaiter perished

Fail 9 Jul 2015 79,153 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyres perished

n/s rack gaiter perished

Pass 22 Jul 2013 77,401 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

n/s track rod end gaiter perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 7 Aug 2012 76,539 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 75,859 miles

n/s/r wheel ,bearing slightly noisy.

Fail 9 Aug 2011 75,851 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

n/s/r wheel ,bearing slightly noisy.

Pass 3 Aug 2009 73,052 miles

BATTERY SUPPORT TRAY CORRODED.

N/S/F FLOOR BECOMING WEAK.BOTH REAR RADIUS ARMS HAVE SLIGHT LIFT ON OUTER BEARINGS.

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 67,933 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 62,490 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 57,720 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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RNG 927W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RNG 927W, 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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RNG 927W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl, first registered on 1 March 1981.

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