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SEL 908X

1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

29,834 mi
Last recorded29,834 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl54,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSEL 908X
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Hl
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 29,834 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 29,832 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering x2 by brake servo (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inside boot (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 29,832 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 29,832 miles

Direction indicators not working except for offside front.. (1.4.A.2c)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported LOOM GOING TO FLIP FRONT BONNET (1.9.2a)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. n/s 165/70/12..o/s 165/60/12.. (4.1.A.1a)

Hazard warning switch faulty ?? all 4 x lamps inoperative.... (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill several places.. (5.2.6)

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

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Sub-frame fractured near centre exhaust mount.. (2.4.G.1)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. n/s 165/60/12 o/s 165/70/12.. (4.1.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp not fitted correct type lamp required.. (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

Speedometer clearly inoperative suspect inop ?? (6.7.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid inop' (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

All position lamps not working ALL 4 .. (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring insecure FUSE BOX TO REAR OF BAULKHEAD (1.9.2a) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe insecure PIPE HOSE TO CLOSE TO HOT EXHAUST.. (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Offside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement engine / g'box mtg broken.. (6.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort foot and handbrake (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on INOPERATIVE and wipers parked up screen.. (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 29,604 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 29,604 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 28,765 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 28,765 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 24,213 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 20,285 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 20,260 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 May 2007 19,263 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 19,263 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 16,652 miles

slight noise offside front wheel bearing

slight play nearside radius arm bearings

welding repair noted to offside of rear subframe

Fail 24 Jan 2006 16,601 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

offside frontwheel bearing not tested

slight play in †nearside radius bearing

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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SEL 908X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 SEL 908X, 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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SEL 908X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl, first registered on 7 August 1981.

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