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TNW 977W

1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

55,993 mi
Last recorded55,993 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2009
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl54,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTNW 977W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Hl
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2009 55,993 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2009 55,993 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Oct 2008 55,975 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 53,084 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 53,068 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2006 50,191 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 50,157 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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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TNW 977W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 TNW 977W, 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 TNW 977W registered?

TNW 977W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl, first registered on 23 March 1981.

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The MOT history for TNW 977W shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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