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OMW 453Y

1982 Austin Morris Mini Hl

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

97,996 mi
Last recorded97,996 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 1982 Austin Morris Mini Hl52,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOMW 453Y
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Hl
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 97,996 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2019 97,996 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 96,710 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 96,710 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Fail 26 Jun 2015 96,710 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 96,410 miles

rear valance rusty and holed

Fail 23 Apr 2014 96,409 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear valance rusty and holed

Pass 7 Apr 2006 92,323 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 92,323 miles

Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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OMW 453Y is a 1982 Austin Morris Mini Hl in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 OMW 453Y, 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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OMW 453Y is a 1982 Austin Morris Mini Hl, first registered on 1 August 1982.

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