MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
3,051 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
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)
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
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)
How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini Hl?
Based on 6,447 MOT tests across 893 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is TDV 161W safe to buy?
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