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TVG 553W

1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

50,883 mi
Last recorded50,883 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl54,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTVG 553W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Hl
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 50,883 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 50,506 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 49,299 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 53,513 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 53,499 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 53,424 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front screw in tyre

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 May 2016 52,930 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 52,918 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 52,206 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 51,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak on engine

Fail 22 May 2013 51,718 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak on engine

Pass 22 May 2012 51,426 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 51,099 miles

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in both rear radius arms

Pass 13 Apr 2010 50,470 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges.

exhaust blow from front and centre areas

small chunk out of n/side rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 17 Mar 2009 49,920 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 49,480 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front upper arm bushes worn

Pass 2 Apr 2007 49,384 miles

Nearside Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 49,162 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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TVG 553W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 TVG 553W, 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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TVG 553W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl, first registered on 15 June 1981.

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