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DOT 654W

1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl Auto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

4,282 mi
Last recorded4,282 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2007
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl Auto38,532 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDOT 654W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Hl Auto
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2007 4,282 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 42,820 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2006 82,291 miles

o/s and n/s inner driveshaft boots clips missing

Fail 10 Oct 2006 82,955 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

o/s and n/s inner driveshaft boots clips missing

Pass 23 Jul 2005 26,366 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2005 26,366 miles

Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

light cracking onboth reartyre walls

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
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DOT 654W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl Auto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DOT 654W, 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.

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DOT 654W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl Auto, first registered on 16 January 1981.

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