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BPU 899X

1982 Austin Morris Mini Hl

Purple Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

24,207 mi
Last recorded24,207 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2009
Typical for 1982 Austin Morris Mini Hl52,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPU 899X
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Hl
Year1982
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2009 24,207 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 19,038 miles

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

plates welded underneath vehicle from front to rear

Fail 29 Sep 2008 19,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

plates welded underneath vehicle from front to rear

Pass 11 Aug 2007 17,639 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 17,637 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 17,607 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 17,605 miles

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

Lower Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

corrosion on o/s/f of under floor pan ( floor ok inside car )

low efficency on n/s/f footbrake

low efficiency on n/s/r handbrake

exhaust blow from manifold to downpipe

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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BPU 899X is a 1982 Austin Morris Mini Hl in Purple with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BPU 899X, 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 BPU 899X registered?

BPU 899X is a 1982 Austin Morris Mini Hl, first registered on 1 February 1982.

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