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MTS 811Y

1982 Austin Morris Mini Hl

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2023
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

59,977 mi
Last recorded59,977 miles
Recorded on17 May 2022
Typical for 1982 Austin Morris Mini Hl52,774 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMTS 811Y
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Hl
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2022 59,977 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint: constant velocity boot clip loose.

Pass 10 May 2021 55,741 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 55,722 miles

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

Brake pedal long travel.

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 52,504 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 52,239 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 52,239 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 51,875 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 51,874 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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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MTS 811Y is a 1982 Austin Morris Mini Hl in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MTS 811Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MTS 811Y registered?

MTS 811Y is a 1982 Austin Morris Mini Hl, first registered on 1 October 1982.

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