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YNO 237X

1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl Auto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

32,908 mi
Last recorded32,908 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl Auto38,532 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYNO 237X
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Hl Auto
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 32,908 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 32,904 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Position lamp not working front & rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2013 32,131 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 32,131 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2007 32,131 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Oil leak

n/s front drive shaft seal leaking

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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YNO 237X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl Auto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 YNO 237X, 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 YNO 237X registered?

YNO 237X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl Auto, first registered on 3 September 1981.

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