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UBZ 998

1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

85,779 mi
Last recorded85,779 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2022
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl54,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUBZ 998
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Hl
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2022 85,779 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2022 85,779 miles

Central Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 85,779 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s/f shock absorber slightly weak

surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle

Pass 4 Sep 2018 85,215 miles

slight fraying rear handbrake cables

slight play at steering wheel

Fail 31 Aug 2018 85,215 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

slight fraying rear handbrake cables

slight play at steering wheel

Pass 27 Apr 2017 82,528 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 79,231 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2016 79,231 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 7.6% (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 77,998 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 77,998 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Trailing arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

park brake cable fouling on exhaust

Pass 31 Mar 2014 48,707 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 48,681 miles

nearside front top balljoint......

Pass 9 Jul 2010 48,652 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 48,627 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 8 Dec 2009 48,617 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 48,194 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 46,495 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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UBZ 998 is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 UBZ 998, 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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UBZ 998 is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl, first registered on 1 August 1981.

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