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OAK 697X

1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl Auto

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

49,934 mi
Last recorded49,934 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2019
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl Auto38,532 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAK 697X
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Hl Auto
Year1981
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2019 49,934 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 48,290 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 48,114 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 46,223 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 46,218 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s front floor (6.1.B.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 46,204 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

o/s/f floor corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2013 46,183 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 46,122 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 45,713 miles

signs of corrosion forming on the rear subframe not a reason for rejection at time of test

Pass 17 Jun 2009 45,642 miles

corrosion forming on the rear subframe not excessive at time of test

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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OAK 697X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl Auto in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 OAK 697X, 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

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What year was OAK 697X registered?

OAK 697X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl Auto, first registered on 19 November 1981.

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