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VBC 674X

1982 Austin Morris Mini Hl

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

3,630 mi
Last recorded3,630 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 1982 Austin Morris Mini Hl52,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBC 674X
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Hl
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 3,630 miles

Both front steering rack gaiters perished

Exhaust mounts corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2018 3,630 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Both front steering rack gaiters perished

Pass 1 Aug 2017 3,240 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion Floor pans (6.1.B.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion Inner wings (6.1.B.2)

Outer sill covers fitted

Rear Body has slight corrosion Boot floor near subframe mounts (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion Inner arches (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 3,240 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Front Body has slight corrosion Floor pans (6.1.B.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion Inner wings (6.1.B.2)

Outer sill covers fitted

Rear Body has slight corrosion Boot floor near subframe mounts (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion Inner arches (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 21,156 miles

Body has slight corrosion Boot floor (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion Floor pans (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion Front inner arches (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 May 2016 21,156 miles

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Body has slight corrosion Boot floor (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion Floor pans (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion Front inner arches (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 1,791 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2014 1,660 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 1,171 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 5 Jul 2010 1,171 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 694 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 2,416 miles

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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VBC 674X 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 VBC 674X, 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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VBC 674X is a 1982 Austin Morris Mini Hl, first registered on 8 March 1982.

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