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TRO 388W

1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,095 mi
Last recorded49,095 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl54,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTRO 388W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Hl
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 22 Oct 2021 49,095 miles

Offside floor pan corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2020 48,918 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight corrosion to nearside front panel

slight corrosion to offside floor pan

Pass 15 Aug 2019 48,095 miles

slight corrosion to front panel

slight corrsion to offside floor pan

Pass 19 Jul 2014 47,394 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside front floor corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2013 43,101 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front shock absorbers weak

offside front floor corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2012 41,413 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r inner sill starting to corrode

o/s/r inner sill starting to corrode

slight play in front steering rack inner joints

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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TRO 388W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 TRO 388W, 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 TRO 388W registered?

TRO 388W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl, first registered on 10 March 1981.

Is TRO 388W safe to buy?

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