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MUX 509W

1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,878 mi
Last recorded66,878 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2007
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl54,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMUX 509W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Hl
Year1981
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2007 66,878 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Inner and outer sill areas heavily corroded.

Pass 3 Nov 2006 64,781 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 63,752 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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MUX 509W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MUX 509W, 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 MUX 509W registered?

MUX 509W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl, first registered on 22 May 1981.

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The MOT history for MUX 509W shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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