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WFE 260W

1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl

Purple Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2022
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

2,023 mi
Last recorded2,023 miles
Recorded on26 May 2021
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl54,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWFE 260W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Hl
Year1981
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2021 2,023 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 1,862 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 1,640 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 282 miles

steering rack notchey

Fail 12 Sep 2016 281 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported fouling body (7.1.1)

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported to rear at front near steering rack (3.6.B.1)

Fuel pipe insecure at front and rear (7.2.1)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Mechanical brake component locking device missing brake master cylinder (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped across rear subframe (3.6.B.1)

Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting nut missing all front subframe mounting bolts not locking type (2.4.G.1)

steering rack notchey

Pass 17 Sep 2014 9 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 13 Sep 2014 7 miles

Centre Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

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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WFE 260W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl in Purple with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WFE 260W, 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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WFE 260W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl, first registered on 1 May 1981.

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