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MDO 33X

1982 Austin Morris Mini Hl

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,927 mi
Last recorded79,927 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 1982 Austin Morris Mini Hl52,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMDO 33X
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Hl
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 79,927 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Sep 2023 79,851 miles

Indicator switch inoperative insecure (needs both hands to operate) (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced upper sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced upper sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

fog light tell tail not working

wiper switch also insecure and needs both hands to operate

Pass 21 Apr 2015 91,338 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 91,320 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 91,126 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

front cv boots delaminated

front shock absorber covers corroded and holed

no anti-slip rubber on clutch or accelerator pedal

rear tyres worn on inner edges 3mm of tread approx

slight play at nearside rear radius arm

stone chip in screen

Pass 16 Feb 2010 91,126 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front cv boots delaminated

front shock absorber covers corroded and holed

no anti-slip rubber on clutch or accelerator pedal

rear tyres worn on inner edges 3mm of tread approx

slight play at nearside rear radius arm

stone chip in screen

Pass 8 Dec 2008 90,793 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

corrosion on offside rear outer steel brake pipe

front cv boots delaminated

front shock absorber covers corroded and holed

nearside rear outer flexi brake hose delaminated

no anti slip on clutch and accelerator pedals

rear exhaust section heavily corroded

shock absorber rubbers worn

slight corrosion on front nearside front outer steel brake pipe

slight play in nearside rear radius arm

slight play in steering rack

steel wheel fitted to offside front at time of test

stone chip in screen

Fail 8 Dec 2008 90,793 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion on offside rear outer steel brake pipe

front cv boots delaminated

front shock absorber covers corroded and holed

nearside rear outer flexi brake hose delaminated

no anti slip on clutch and accelerator pedals

rear exhaust section heavily corroded

shock absorber rubbers worn

slight corrosion on front nearside front outer steel brake pipe

slight play in nearside rear radius arm

slight play in steering rack

steel wheel fitted to offside front at time of test

stone chip in screen

Pass 16 Nov 2007 85,776 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Nov 2007 85,775 miles

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 Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini Hl?

Based on 6,447 MOT tests across 893 vehicles.

65.3%
Pass Rate
677
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
893
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 650
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 410
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 344
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 306
brake recording little or no effort 305
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MDO 33X is a 1982 Austin Morris Mini Hl in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1982 Austin Morris Mini Hl models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 52,774 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 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 650 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MDO 33X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Morris Mini Hl typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 44 years old, this Austin Morris Mini Hl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MDO 33X is a 1982 Austin Morris Mini Hl, first registered on 6 May 1982.

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