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WGK 330W

1980 Austin Morris Mini Hl Auto

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2022
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

81,259 mi
Last recorded81,259 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2021
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini Hl Auto53,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGK 330W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Hl Auto
Year1980
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2021 81,259 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Gaiter twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Hazard lamps not illuminating (non testable item)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Temp. fuel cap fitted

Fail 2 Jul 2021 81,225 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Suspension arm trumpet ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Gaiter twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Hazard lamps not illuminating (non testable item)

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Temp. fuel cap fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2020 80,659 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

temporary fuel cap fitted but, still sealing

Fail 20 Feb 2020 80,659 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

temporary fuel cap fitted but, still sealing

Pass 15 Feb 2019 74,631 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect shock weak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect shock weak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear change oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front brake pad retaining pins corroding

Fail 14 Feb 2019 74,628 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect shock weak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect shock weak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear change oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front brake pad retaining pins corroding

rear exhaust clamp loose fitting middle exhaust clamp securing nut missing

Pass 10 Jul 2014 70,354 miles

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

both headlamp intensity slightly weak

engine stabilizer bushes perished but no movement

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear tyre uneven wear

offside rear tyre very old

slight pitting offside front brake disc inner face

sounds like possible engine misfire at tickover engine revs had to be raised to reduce hydrocarbon reading as per test instructions

Fail 7 Jul 2014 70,350 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

both headlamp intensity slightly weak

engine stabilizer bushes perished but no movement

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear tyre uneven wear

offside rear tyre very old

slight pitting offside front brake disc inner face

sounds like possible engine misfire at tickover engine revs had to be raised to reduce hydrocarbon reading as per test instructions

Pass 14 May 2013 68,794 miles

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

both windscreen wipers not clearing properly

exhaust rubber mounts deteriorating

offside windscreen washer poor operation

oil leak

slight play in offside steering

Fail 13 May 2013 68,790 miles

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

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

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

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

both windscreen wipers not clearing properly

exhaust rubber mounts deteriorating

offside windscreen washer poor operation

oil leak

slight play in offside steering

Pass 11 May 2012 49,867 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

hc level high at tickover engine slightly lumpy

offside rear tyre slight wear on outer shoulder

slight smearing front wipers

Fail 11 May 2012 49,867 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

hc level high at tickover engine slightly lumpy

offside rear tyre slight wear on outer shoulder

slight smearing front wipers

Pass 19 Mar 2010 62,824 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both driveshaft outer gaiters condition deteriorating

both headlamp beam images slightly blurred and headlamp deflectors fitted

front seat locks to floor poor

slight play in steering column lower bush

Pass 15 Aug 2008 59,786 miles

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

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

driver and passenger seat insecure

front wiper self park faulty

nearside front side lamp dim

offside rear shock getting week

passenger door mirror insecure

Fail 8 Aug 2008 59,786 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

driver and passenger seat insecure

nearside front side lamp dim

offside rear shock getting week

passenger door mirror insecure

Pass 30 Jul 2007 68,683 miles

front number plate condition deteriating

front suspension low and getting hard

headlamp switch insecure

nearside front side lamp dim

nearside front tyre getting low

offside rear tyre nail in tread

slight play offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 30 Jul 2007 68,683 miles

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

front number plate condition deteriating

front suspension low and getting hard

headlamp switch insecure

nearside front side lamp dim

nearside front tyre getting low

offside rear tyre nail in tread

slight play offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 1 Aug 2006 56,691 miles

offside front wiper not fully clearing screen

slight bind offside rear brake

slight play in steering column

slight scoring on front windscreen

Fail 1 Aug 2006 56,691 miles

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

Front Brake valve insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

offside front wiper not fully clearing screen

slight bind offside rear brake

slight play in steering column

slight scoring on front windscreen

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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WGK 330W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Hl Auto in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 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 WGK 330W, 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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WGK 330W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Hl Auto, first registered on 25 November 1980.

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