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SPJ 728X

1982 Austin Morris Mini Hl

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 1982 Austin Morris Mini Hl52,774 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPJ 728X
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Hl
Year1982
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2012
Pass 12 Aug 2009 85,234 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 May 2008 85,018 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 80,540 miles

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

slight wear in n/s inner rack joint

Fail 30 Oct 2006 80,537 miles

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

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

slight wear in n/s inner rack joint

Pass 22 Dec 2005 74,693 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 20 Dec 2005 74,607 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.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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SPJ 728X is a 1982 Austin Morris Mini Hl in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SPJ 728X, 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 SPJ 728X registered?

SPJ 728X is a 1982 Austin Morris Mini Hl, first registered on 1 February 1982.

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