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XGF 277W

1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl

Brown Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

27,011 mi
Last recorded27,011 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl54,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXGF 277W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Hl
Year1981
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 27,011 miles

All rear seats missing at time of test

Fail 16 Jun 2017 27,008 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front floor and inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure Lower mount (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor and inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

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

All rear seats missing at time of test

Pass 15 Sep 2015 26,464 miles

rear seats missing at time of test

Fail 9 Sep 2015 26,462 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported front mount and centre mount missing, rear mount bolted solid to subframe (7.1.1)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt all ball joints and hi/lo ball joints (2.4.G.2)

Front suspension retaining device ineffective all ball joints locking tabs not locked (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured shock absorber mount (2.4.A.3)

rear seats missing at time of test

Pass 1 Oct 2011 78,738 miles

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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XGF 277W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl in Brown with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XGF 277W, 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 XGF 277W registered?

XGF 277W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl, first registered on 29 January 1981.

Is XGF 277W safe to buy?

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