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TGY 996X

1982 Austin Morris Mini Hl

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2023
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

27,994 mi
Last recorded27,994 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2022
Typical for 1982 Austin Morris Mini Hl52,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGY 996X
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Hl
Year1982
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2022 27,994 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 27,567 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 27,560 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 26,236 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer edge of tyre has material /nail protuding 145/80 R10 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 26,224 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer edge of tyre has material /nail protuding 145/80 R10 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2020 26,137 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack end e/play (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack end e/play (2.3 (a) (i))

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

indicators flicker fast

Pass 4 Mar 2019 23,996 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 23,996 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases between exhaust manifold & down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 23,345 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 23,329 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 18 Apr 2006 23,298 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 23,298 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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TGY 996X is a 1982 Austin Morris Mini Hl in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 TGY 996X, 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 TGY 996X registered?

TGY 996X is a 1982 Austin Morris Mini Hl, first registered on 6 March 1982.

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