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TRT 995X

1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,037 mi
Last recorded90,037 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2012
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl54,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTRT 995X
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Hl
Year1981
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2012 90,037 miles

rearquater panel pockets poor

slight play detected in n/s tie rod

Fail 11 Jul 2012 90,037 miles

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

rearquater panel pockets poor

slight play detected in n/s tie rod

Pass 14 Jul 2011 88,654 miles

general body corrosion small hole in n/s front wheel arch not in prescribed area

Fail 12 Jul 2011 88,653 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

general body corrosion small hole in n/s front wheel arch not in prescribed area

Fail 2 Mar 2011 88,650 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 88,178 miles

both raer tyres perished

nearside front tyre perished

Fail 14 Aug 2009 88,177 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

both raer tyres perished

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 30 Nov 2006 86,457 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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TRT 995X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 TRT 995X, 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 TRT 995X registered?

TRT 995X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl, first registered on 3 September 1981.

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