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MOV 236X

1982 Austin Morris Mini Hl

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2019
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

80,969 mi
Last recorded80,969 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 1982 Austin Morris Mini Hl52,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMOV 236X
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Hl
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2020 80,969 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame mounting has an unsafe modification bolt missing (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 80,165 miles

Both front sub frame locating tabs not sat in the body.

Bulkhead corroded, especially around the steering column mounting area.

Front arch spats are loose but not insecure.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Flexible to rigid brake pipe join (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front inner wheel arch just underneath the A pillar is corroded and holed.

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

underside covered in wax oil.

Fail 6 Dec 2018 80,146 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame insecurely attached Front mount, body bolt not fully secure. (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower of rear wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Both front sub frame locating tabs not sat in the body.

Bulkhead corroded, especially around the steering column mounting area.

Front arch spats are loose but not insecure.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Flexible to rigid brake pipe join (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front inner wheel arch just underneath the A pillar is corroded and holed.

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

underside covered in wax oil.

Fail 3 Oct 2018 80,137 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 9.91% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure Nearside front mount, bolt becoming loose. (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear of outer sill heavily corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure Offside front mount, bolt missing from mounting (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure Offside rear mount has a broken bolt (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear wheel arch, rear of arch holed through corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill heavily corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability Offside rear mount, rubber bonding detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front wheel arch spats loose but not insecure

Floor pan and outer sills covered in wax oil

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake flexible hose insecure going through the rear subframe.

Offside Front Brake pipe around the brake drum is slightly kinked.

Offside Front Bulkhead around steering rack mount corroded.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front wing and inner wheel arch in the same position is corroded.

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 77,373 miles

oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2016 73,400 miles

all tyres slightly perished (165/60/12

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 5 Oct 2015 65,763 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 65,763 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 60,049 miles

nearside front flexi brake hose slightly twisted

Fail 29 Mar 2010 60,049 miles

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

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 Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

nearside front flexi brake hose slightly twisted

Fail 18 Aug 2005

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine mountings worn

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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MOV 236X is a 1982 Austin Morris Mini Hl in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 MOV 236X, 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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MOV 236X is a 1982 Austin Morris Mini Hl, first registered on 12 February 1982.

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