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TAR 759W

1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl Auto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,021 mi
Last recorded58,021 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl Auto38,532 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAR 759W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Hl Auto
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2019 58,021 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Radius arm (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 57,213 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 57,211 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 56,630 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 56,346 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 55,908 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 55,318 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2014 55,316 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 54,134 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2013 54,133 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel cylinder securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 53,426 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 53,426 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 May 2009 53,184 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 51,124 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini Hl Auto?

Based on 839 MOT tests across 121 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
565
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
121
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 109
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 55
Steering rack gaiter split 51
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 43
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 40
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TAR 759W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl Auto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 38,532 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Morris Mini Hl Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 109 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TAR 759W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Morris Mini Hl Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 45 years old, this Austin Morris Mini Hl Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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TAR 759W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl Auto, first registered on 4 March 1981.

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