CarVerify

Free Car Check

DFM 712X

1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl Auto

Red Petrol 998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

48,213 mi
Last recorded48,213 miles
Recorded on19 May 2022
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl Auto38,532 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Austin Morris
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFM 712X
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Hl Auto
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
View full Austin Morris Mini Hl Auto reliability data

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2022 48,213 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 48,212 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 48,122 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 46,420 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 46,420 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Upper Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Mar 2013 46,331 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s engine mounting split

Fail 5 Mar 2013 46,331 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s engine mounting split

Pass 9 Mar 2012 44,827 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Mar 2012 44,827 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 43,519 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 43,519 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 42,229 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 41,036 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 41,036 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 39,480 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2008 39,480 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 36,152 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 36,152 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front suspension low

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
Full Austin Morris Mini Hl Auto reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DFM 712X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl Auto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 109 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DFM 712X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DFM 712X?

You can check the full history of DFM 712X by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DFM 712X registered?

DFM 712X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl Auto, first registered on 21 August 1981.

Is DFM 712X safe to buy?

The MOT history for DFM 712X shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DFM 712X have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DFM 712X. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.