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UFX 551X

1982 Austin Morris Mini Hl Auto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

42,228 mi
Last recorded42,228 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2008
Typical for 1982 Austin Morris Mini Hl Auto40,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUFX 551X
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Hl Auto
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2008 42,228 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 6 Feb 2008 42,220 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 18 Jan 2008 42,217 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

headlight main beam tell tale dash light not working

Pass 19 Jan 2007 39,722 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 39,718 miles

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

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini Hl Auto?

Based on 839 MOT tests across 121 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
565
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
121
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 109
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 55
Steering rack gaiter split 51
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 43
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 40
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UFX 551X is a 1982 Austin Morris Mini Hl Auto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1982 Austin Morris Mini Hl Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 40,407 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 Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 109 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UFX 551X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Morris Mini Hl Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 44 years old, this Austin Morris Mini Hl Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UFX 551X registered?

UFX 551X is a 1982 Austin Morris Mini Hl Auto, first registered on 29 January 1982.

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