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XFC 785X

1982 Austin Morris Mini Hl

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

39,005 mi
Last recorded39,005 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 1982 Austin Morris Mini Hl52,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXFC 785X
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Hl
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 39,005 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 38,897 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 38,890 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 38,890 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 May 2020 38,888 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 38,857 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 38,793 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 38,485 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 38,485 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 May 2016 38,033 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 37,193 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 37,192 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 6 May 2014 36,822 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 May 2013 36,284 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 35,737 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 35,737 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 9 May 2011 35,104 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 35,104 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 34,355 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 33,945 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 33,945 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2008 33,758 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 33,719 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 32,332 miles

Some movement in the front subframe rubber bushes, as per normal mini.

The o/s/r healboard/inner sill is weak by the subframe mounting.

The rear subframe is weak in places.

Pass 14 Dec 2005 31,899 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

The underside is scabby, mostly around the subframes

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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XFC 785X is a 1982 Austin Morris Mini Hl in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 XFC 785X, 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 XFC 785X registered?

XFC 785X is a 1982 Austin Morris Mini Hl, first registered on 11 May 1982.

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