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FHC 30X

1982 Austin Morris Mini Hl Auto

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,901 mi
Last recorded59,901 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 1982 Austin Morris Mini Hl Auto40,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFHC 30X
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Hl Auto
Year1982
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2023 59,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 59,753 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 59,452 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 59,428 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 59,428 miles

Horn intermittent but working at time of test

Indicator stalk intermittent but working at time of test

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Jul 2017 59,428 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Horn intermittent but working at time of test

Indicator stalk intermittent but working at time of test

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Dec 2013 59,428 miles

Both front shock absorbers weak

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 18 Nov 2013 59,428 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front shockabsorbers weak

Fail 2 Jul 2013 59,428 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front suspension low

Near side front floor starting to corrode

Slight play in off side front wheel bearing

Pass 22 Jun 2012 59,428 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish.

Nearside front floor corroded.

Offside front sill peeling away.

Slight grease leak nearside inner drive shaft boot.

Fail 21 Jun 2012 59,428 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres starting to perish.

Nearside front floor corroded.

Offside front sill peeling away.

Slight grease leak nearside inner drive shaft boot.

Pass 18 Jul 2011 59,082 miles

Both sills patched repaired.

Corrosion starting both front floors.

Front ride height low.

Offside rear tyre starting to perish and wearing at outer edge.

Pass 15 Jul 2010 56,969 miles

Both sills patched repaired.

Corrosion starting offside front floor.

Slight play in offside front lower ball joint.

Slight play in steering column.

Fail 25 Jun 2010 56,917 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Both sills patched repaired.

Corrosion starting offside front floor.

Slight play in steering column.

Pass 24 Jun 2009 54,895 miles

Corrosion starting offside front floor.

Long service brake travel.

Offside front tyre very close to limit.

Pass 30 Jun 2008 52,735 miles

Offside drive shaft inner boot split.

Rear subframe patched repaired.

Sills patched repaired.

Fail 30 Jun 2008 52,735 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside drive shaft inner boot split.

Rear subframe patched repaired.

Sills patched repaired.

Pass 2 Jun 2006 52,623 miles

Metal brake pipe across rear sub frame corroded. †

Vehicle has had exstensive welding to sills and rear subframe

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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FHC 30X is a 1982 Austin Morris Mini Hl Auto in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1982 Austin Morris Mini Hl Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 40,407 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 FHC 30X, 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 44 years old, this Austin Morris Mini Hl Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FHC 30X is a 1982 Austin Morris Mini Hl Auto, first registered on 3 February 1982.

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