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TDV 161W

1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2021
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

3,051 mi
Last recorded3,051 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2020
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl54,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTDV 161W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Hl
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2020 3,051 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack noisy

Fail 2 Jun 2020 3,051 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack noisy

Pass 15 Nov 2017 99,201 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 99,201 miles

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

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam BOTH (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam BOTH (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 98,838 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 98,833 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 91,722 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 91,722 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 91,710 miles

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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TDV 161W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 TDV 161W, 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 TDV 161W registered?

TDV 161W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl, first registered on 27 May 1981.

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