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ARH 370X

1982 Austin Morris Mini Hl Auto

Pink Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

40,545 mi
Last recorded40,545 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2015
Typical for 1982 Austin Morris Mini Hl Auto40,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARH 370X
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Hl Auto
Year1982
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2015 40,545 miles

Front No plate deteriorated (close to excessive)

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

Play Offside steering rack (close to excessive

Fail 3 Jun 2015 40,545 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front No plate deteriorated (close to excessive)

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

Play Offside steering rack (close to excessive

Pass 8 May 2014 38,523 miles

Front floor area corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front shock absorber damping affect seems very soft

Oil leak

Passenger front seat fore and aft adjustment seized

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear floor area corroded

Rear subframe corroded

Sills & underside have heavy underseal in areas - hard to asses

Various suspension bushes perished

n/s outer sill corroded

o/s outer sill corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2014 38,521 miles

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

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front floor area corroded

Front shock absorber damping affect seems very soft

Handbrake travel high

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear floor area corroded

Rear shock absorber bushes well perished

Rear subframe corroded

Sills and underside has heavy underseal in areas - hard to asses

n/s outer sill corroded

o/s outer sill corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2013 36,312 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 34,370 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 34,370 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 32,803 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2011 32,803 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 31,161 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

various points of corosion under vehicle

Pass 18 Feb 2009 29,936 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

all 4 tyres are perishing

Fail 14 Feb 2009 29,935 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

all 4 tyres are perishing

Pass 18 Jan 2008 28,770 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 28,796 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Bonded suspension unit attachment fractured (2.4.F.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 19 Jan 2007 27,937 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 27,937 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 27,902 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 27,094 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 27,094 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

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

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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ARH 370X is a 1982 Austin Morris Mini Hl Auto in Pink with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ARH 370X, 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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ARH 370X is a 1982 Austin Morris Mini Hl Auto, first registered on 8 March 1982.

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