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XVC 272X

1982 Austin Morris Mini Hl

Purple Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,515 mi
Last recorded55,515 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2015
Typical for 1982 Austin Morris Mini Hl52,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXVC 272X
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Hl
Year1982
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2015 55,515 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 55,515 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2013 55,226 miles

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

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

Offside door frame cracked and loose

Oil leak

Several areas of corrosion on the underside of the vehicle

Pass 19 Jun 2013 55,226 miles

Offside door frame cracked and loose

Oil leak

Several areas of corrosion on the underside of the vehicle

Pass 28 Oct 2011 55,206 miles

Areas of surface corrosion in several places of the underside of the body

Pass 20 Nov 2010 54,780 miles

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

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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XVC 272X is a 1982 Austin Morris Mini Hl in Purple with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 XVC 272X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XVC 272X registered?

XVC 272X is a 1982 Austin Morris Mini Hl, first registered on 6 April 1982.

Is XVC 272X safe to buy?

The MOT history for XVC 272X shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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