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TNU 144X

1982 Austin Morris Mini Hl

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,057 mi
Last recorded66,057 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 1982 Austin Morris Mini Hl52,774 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTNU 144X
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Hl
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 66,057 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both headlight patterns deteriorating but unlikely to dazzle

many components etc and pipes greased heavily

slight play felt at steering column mountings

slight play in some suspension components but not excessive

Pass 10 Feb 2020 65,665 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around forward jointing pieces (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside door mirror glass fell off during test

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

underside and components heavily greased making inspection slightly difficult

various components have slight play but nothing yet excessive

Pass 11 Feb 2019 65,407 miles

underside and components on underside heavily greased / undersealed etc obscuring full inspection

Pass 13 Jul 2015 64,453 miles

o/s & n/s front wings correded at bottom

Fail 11 Jul 2015 64,436 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

o/s & n/s front wings correded at bottom

Pass 11 Jul 2014 61,764 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2014 61,764 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 61,741 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 61,734 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 12 Sep 2007 61,431 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 60,641 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 60,641 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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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TNU 144X is a 1982 Austin Morris Mini Hl in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TNU 144X, 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 TNU 144X registered?

TNU 144X is a 1982 Austin Morris Mini Hl, first registered on 13 April 1982.

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