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UYB 740W

1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2010
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

46,808 mi
Last recorded46,808 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2009
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl54,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUYB 740W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Hl
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2009 46,808 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 46,807 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 May 2009 46,802 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 45,805 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 45,805 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 43,770 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 43,769 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2006 43,765 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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UYB 740W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 UYB 740W, 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 UYB 740W registered?

UYB 740W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl, first registered on 2 January 1981.

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The MOT history for UYB 740W shows 8 tests with a 37.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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