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ULJ 961X

1982 Austin Morris Mini Hl

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2023
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

50,149 mi
Last recorded50,149 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2022
Typical for 1982 Austin Morris Mini Hl52,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationULJ 961X
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Hl
Year1982
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2022 50,149 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor to sill by jack point corrosion started (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 50,149 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor to sill by jack point corrosion started (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2021 50,140 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 50 % still working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2021 50,140 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 50 % still working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 50,131 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 50,131 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 50,121 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2019 50,121 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure rubber mount (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Body component corroded and likely to cause injury rear rear door lower (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2014 48,635 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 48,635 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 47,384 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 47,384 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 45,169 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 44,069 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 40,685 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 40,685 miles

Centre Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 35,672 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 30,242 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2007 30,242 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 21,274 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 21,267 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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ULJ 961X is a 1982 Austin Morris Mini Hl in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ULJ 961X, 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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ULJ 961X is a 1982 Austin Morris Mini Hl, first registered on 1 March 1982.

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