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RDA 435Y

1982 Austin Morris Mini Hl

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

59,167 mi
Last recorded59,167 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2007
Typical for 1982 Austin Morris Mini Hl52,774 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDA 435Y
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Hl
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2007 59,167 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 59,167 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

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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RDA 435Y is a 1982 Austin Morris Mini Hl in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RDA 435Y, 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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RDA 435Y is a 1982 Austin Morris Mini Hl, first registered on 20 September 1982.

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