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NKE 297W

1980 Austin Morris Mini Hl Auto

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

32,502 mi
Last recorded32,502 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2012
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini Hl Auto53,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNKE 297W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Hl Auto
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2012 32,502 miles

Centre Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

offside rear tyre nail in tread

Fail 18 Sep 2012 32,502 miles

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

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Centre Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

offside rear tyre nail in tread

Fail 12 Sep 2011 26,698 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 26,698 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 24,471 miles

front swivels slight play

Pass 25 Jan 2008 24,445 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear subframe slight damage

Pass 31 Oct 2006 23,021 miles

rear subframe slight damage

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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NKE 297W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Hl Auto in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1980 Austin Morris Mini Hl Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 53,701 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 NKE 297W, 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 46 years old, this Austin Morris Mini Hl Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NKE 297W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Hl Auto, first registered on 16 October 1980.

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