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WAT 368X

1981 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2022
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,659 mi
Last recorded84,659 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2021
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini 100046,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAT 368X
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2021 84,659 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all subframe mounting prescribed areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 84,658 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all subframe mounting prescribed areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 83,188 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2018 83,167 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wing corroded at bottom

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

small hole in os floor pan.

Pass 19 Apr 2017 82,225 miles

Offside wiper has restricted movement

general underbody corrosion

Fail 30 Mar 2017 82,211 miles

Brake pedal spongy No reserve travel (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Brake pivot has restricted free movement & O/S Handbrake quadrants siezed (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

General corrosion to underbody

Offside wiper has resricted movement

Pass 16 Mar 2016 75,957 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 71,803 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 71,803 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 69,305 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 68,723 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 68,723 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 67,815 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 67,808 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 67,724 miles

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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WAT 368X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WAT 368X, 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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WAT 368X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 1 September 1981.

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