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SKP 927X

1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

36,255 mi
Last recorded36,255 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl54,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKP 927X
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Hl
Year1981
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 36,255 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 35,030 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 32,666 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 30,278 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 28,041 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 28,041 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted cylinder loose (3.6.A.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play nut tigtend repind (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 24,689 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 24,394 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 24,394 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 21,808 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 19,405 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 19,358 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

n/s/f slight play wheel bearing/ grease on cv boot

Fail 21 Aug 2010 17,240 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 17,240 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 15,213 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 15,160 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 14,075 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2005 11,177 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2005 11,078 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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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SKP 927X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SKP 927X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SKP 927X registered?

SKP 927X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl, first registered on 1 September 1981.

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