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VYB 43W

1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl Auto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

46,161 mi
Last recorded46,161 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2013
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl Auto38,532 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYB 43W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Hl Auto
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2013 46,161 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 46,153 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 46,145 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 46,128 miles

Battery insecure

O/S rear valance corner plate has slight corrosion

Fail 5 Jul 2010 46,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Outer Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Battery insecure

O/S rear valance corner plate has slight corrosion

Pass 15 Jul 2009 46,099 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 46,053 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 45,918 miles

floor corroded

offside wiper split

service brake could be improved

Pass 11 Jul 2006 45,548 miles

play in steering column

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini Hl Auto?

Based on 839 MOT tests across 121 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
565
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
121
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 109
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 55
Steering rack gaiter split 51
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 43
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 40
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VYB 43W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl Auto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 38,532 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Morris Mini Hl Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 109 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VYB 43W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Morris Mini Hl Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 45 years old, this Austin Morris Mini Hl Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VYB 43W registered?

VYB 43W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl Auto, first registered on 26 March 1981.

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