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UYC 350W

1981 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Purple Petrol 1380cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

616 mi
Last recorded616 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2007
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini 100046,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUYC 350W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1981
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,380cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2007 616 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 616 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both tail and stop lights pale

gear selector shafts insecure

hand brake needs adjusting

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini 1000?

Based on 9,311 MOT tests across 1,335 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
524
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
1,335
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 726
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 519
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 472
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 470
brake recording little or no effort 382
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UYC 350W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Purple with a 1,380cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 Austin Morris Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 46,260 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 1000 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 726 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UYC 350W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Morris Mini 1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 45 years old, this Austin Morris Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UYC 350W registered?

UYC 350W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 19 January 1981.

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