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TNR 970X

1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl Auto

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

67,647 mi
Last recorded67,647 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2015
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl Auto38,532 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTNR 970X
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Hl Auto
Year1981
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2015 67,647 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 64,800 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 62,890 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 62,890 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 62,799 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 62,799 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 62,797 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2008 62,797 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2006 59,887 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 52,353 miles

extensive corrosion to body shell of vehicle

handbrake lever travel high

indcator flash rate slow close to acceptable limit

Fail 17 Oct 2005 52,341 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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TNR 970X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl Auto in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 TNR 970X, 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 TNR 970X registered?

TNR 970X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl Auto, first registered on 16 September 1981.

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