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SEW 211X

1981 Austin Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

7,693 mi
Last recorded7,693 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2022
Typical for 1981 Austin Mini56,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSEW 211X
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2022 7,693 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2020 7,298 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch above mount (weak) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 6,118 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 6,118 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2018 5,613 miles

Nearside Front floor pan getting weak

Nearside Rear Lower shock bush poor

Offside Rear Lower shock bush poor

Offside Rear tyre, age cracking

Fail 21 May 2018 5,613 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front floor pan getting weak

Nearside Rear Lower shock bush poor

Offside Rear Lower shock bush poor

Offside Rear tyre, age cracking

Pass 17 May 2017 4,910 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 May 2017 4,910 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 3,651 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at join to manifold (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 1,293 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in o/s/r radius arm bushes

Slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Windscreen chipped

n/s/f and o/s/f shock absorber lower bushes deteriorated

n/s/f tyre cracking and 3-4mm tread depth

o/s/f tyre cracking

o/s/r suspension joint deteriorated

o/s/r tyre cracking and wearing on edges

Fail 2 Apr 2015 1,293 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in o/s/r radius arm bushes

Slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Windscreen chipped

n/s/f and o/s/f shock absorber lower bushes deteriorated

n/s/f tyre cracking and 3-4mm tread depth

o/s/f tyre cracking

o/s/r suspension joint deteriorated

o/s/r tyre cracking and wearing on edges

Pass 13 May 2014 98,642 miles

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 13 May 2014 98,642 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 17 May 2013 94,686 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 15 May 2013 94,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside 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 suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

ehaust leaking downpipe joint

Pass 15 Oct 2009 93,354 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 93,352 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

rustedtop cornerofinner wing near screen

Pass 15 Sep 2008 91,669 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 91,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 12 Sep 2007 89,305 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 89,305 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 85,691 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini?

Based on 18,242 MOT tests across 2,720 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
340
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
2,720
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 846
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 689
brake recording little or no effort 623
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 526
Steering rack gaiter split 471
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SEW 211X is a 1981 Austin Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 1981 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 56,830 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 Mini fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SEW 211X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 45 years old, this Austin Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SEW 211X is a 1981 Austin Mini, first registered on 1 November 1981.

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