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BAR 400X

1982 Austin Morris Mini Hl

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,971 mi
Last recorded95,971 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2007
Typical for 1982 Austin Morris Mini Hl52,774 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAR 400X
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Hl
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2007 95,971 miles

Front engine tie bar front bracket weld broken.

Front subframe--front mounts in poor condition.

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

Some movement front subframe top mounts.

Wipers not self park, but can be parked manually.

Front to rear fuel pipe very badly corroded.

Fuel pipe pump severly split and perished

Fail 30 Oct 2007 95,964 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front engine tie bar front bracket weld broken.

Front subframe--front mounts in poor condition.

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

Some movement front subframe top mounts.

Wipers not self park, but can be parked manually.

o/s rear floor blanking plug corroded.

Front to rear fuel pipe very badly corroded.

Fuel pipe pump severly split and perished

Pass 25 Oct 2006 92,914 miles

Front Subframe Mounts In Poor Condition.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Oct 2006 92,910 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Brake Pipe Flouling Rack

Front Subframe Bushes In Poor Condition.

N/S/R Bracket Fouling Handbrake Mech.

N/S/R Brake Pipe Distored

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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BAR 400X is a 1982 Austin Morris Mini Hl in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 650 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BAR 400X, 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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BAR 400X is a 1982 Austin Morris Mini Hl, first registered on 1 April 1982.

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