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OUD 234W

1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl Auto

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

17,208 mi
Last recorded17,208 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2010
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl Auto38,532 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUD 234W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Hl Auto
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2010 17,208 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 17,208 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front slam panel slightly corroded

slight corrosion nearside outer sill

slight play nearside ball joint

Pass 8 Jul 2009 17,208 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jul 2009 17,208 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 17,283 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 17,208 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 17,208 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 17,208 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 17,208 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 17,209 miles

Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.G.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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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OUD 234W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl Auto in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 OUD 234W, 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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OUD 234W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl Auto, first registered on 13 May 1981.

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