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UMJ 801W

1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl

Purple Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2016
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

37,233 mi
Last recorded37,233 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2015
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl54,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUMJ 801W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Hl
Year1981
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2015 37,233 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 37,233 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 37,108 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2013 37,105 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2007

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2007

Offside Inner Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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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UMJ 801W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl in Purple with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 UMJ 801W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UMJ 801W registered?

UMJ 801W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl, first registered on 16 April 1981.

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