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VYC 739W

1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

57,718 mi
Last recorded57,718 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2009
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl54,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYC 739W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Hl
Year1981
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2009 57,718 miles

Brake pipes at rear starting to corrode

Front number plate starting to deteriorate

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish

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

Offside and nearside inner lower wheel arches corroded but not within a prescribed area

Offside and nearside outer sills corroded but not within a prescribed area

Slight engine oil leak

Slight play in front wheel bearings

Slight play in steering rack

This vehicle is showing signs of corrosion on chassis, suspension, brake and body components

Fail 30 Mar 2009 57,718 miles

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

Brake pipes at rear starting to corrode

Front number plate starting to deteriorate

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish

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

Offside and nearside inner lower wheel arches corroded but not within a prescribed area

Offside and nearside outer sills corroded but not within a prescribed area

Slight engine oil leak

Slight play in front wheel bearings

Slight play in steering rack

This vehicle is showing signs of corrosion on chassis, suspension, brake and body components

Pass 22 Feb 2008 55,657 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

bottom column bush worn

corrosion on o/s and n/s outer sill not in perscribed area

Fail 20 Feb 2008 55,656 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

bottom column bush worn

corrosion on o/s and n/s outer sill not in perscribed area

Fail 5 Mar 2007 51,919 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

SMALL HOLE FRONT OF N/SIDE SILL

Pass 5 Mar 2007 51,919 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

SMALL HOLE FRONT OF N/SIDE SILL

Pass 13 Feb 2006 50,782 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 50,777 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

(1) OIL LEAK O/S/F INNER DRIVE SHAFT OIL SEAL(2)10" TYRES FITTED TO REAR

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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VYC 739W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 VYC 739W, 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 VYC 739W registered?

VYC 739W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl, first registered on 26 March 1981.

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