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XWR 617X

1982 Austin Morris Mini Hl

Purple Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2015
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,777 mi
Last recorded75,777 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2014
Typical for 1982 Austin Morris Mini Hl52,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXWR 617X
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Hl
Year1982
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2014 75,777 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 9 Sep 2014

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

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 20 Jul 2013 75,771 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 75,771 miles

this car has been converted into a cabriolet show car and is fitted with folding fly screens hence no need for wipers or washers

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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XWR 617X is a 1982 Austin Morris Mini Hl in Purple with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XWR 617X, 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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XWR 617X is a 1982 Austin Morris Mini Hl, first registered on 1 February 1982.

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