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VVT 256X

1982 Austin Morris Mini Hl Auto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,412 mi
Last recorded48,412 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2016
Typical for 1982 Austin Morris Mini Hl Auto40,407 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVVT 256X
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Hl Auto
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2016 48,412 miles

parking brake efficiency only just met 19%

Pass 27 Feb 2015 44,690 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 42,522 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 30,333 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 30,259 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 30,259 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 29,472 miles

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 May 2009 27,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 May 2008 26,218 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2008 26,218 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 24,042 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 22,861 miles

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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VVT 256X is a 1982 Austin Morris Mini Hl Auto in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VVT 256X, 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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VVT 256X is a 1982 Austin Morris Mini Hl Auto, first registered on 12 February 1982.

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