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RPV 949W

1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,658 mi
Last recorded55,658 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl54,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPV 949W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Hl
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023 55,658 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 55,650 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 55,617 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 54,471 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 51,882 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 51,882 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 50,447 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 48,142 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 46,760 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 19 May 2014 46,754 miles

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

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)

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

Coolant leak

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

tyres perished (all)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 43,304 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 43,304 miles

Front Lower Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

OS outer sill has had a weled reair but apears to be weled to original bodywork where spot welded.

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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RPV 949W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RPV 949W, 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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RPV 949W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl, first registered on 16 March 1981.

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