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SMY 49X

1982 Austin Morris Mini Hl

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,140 mi
Last recorded93,140 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2013
Typical for 1982 Austin Morris Mini Hl52,774 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSMY 49X
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Hl
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2013 93,140 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 83,125 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 5,284 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2010 5,280 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 3,694 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 3,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nsf tyre sidewall perished

osr tyre sidewall perished

Fail 18 Apr 2007 3,309 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

nsf tyre sidewall perished

osr tyre sidewall perished

Pass 20 Apr 2006 2,571 miles

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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SMY 49X is a 1982 Austin Morris Mini Hl in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SMY 49X, 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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What year was SMY 49X registered?

SMY 49X is a 1982 Austin Morris Mini Hl, first registered on 13 January 1982.

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