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UEV 555W

1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl Auto

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,699 mi
Last recorded19,699 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl Auto38,532 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUEV 555W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Hl Auto
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2019 19,699 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 19,689 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2013 19,665 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 19,605 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 19,573 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 19,563 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 19,563 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2007 19,555 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front number plate is damaged

rear brake cylinders securing device mounted back to front

Pass 22 Jul 2006 19,467 miles

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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UEV 555W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl Auto in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UEV 555W, 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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What year was UEV 555W registered?

UEV 555W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl Auto, first registered on 1 January 1981.

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