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SFD 323W

1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

54,793 mi
Last recorded54,793 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl54,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFD 323W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Hl
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 54,793 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 54,793 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 54,964 miles

wheel arches corroded

Fail 31 May 2017 54,959 miles

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

wheel arches corroded

Pass 24 May 2016 54,788 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush radius arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight corrosion around headlamp panels and a panels

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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SFD 323W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SFD 323W, 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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What year was SFD 323W registered?

SFD 323W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl, first registered on 17 March 1981.

Is SFD 323W safe to buy?

The MOT history for SFD 323W shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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