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ENH 343X

1982 Austin Morris Mini Hl

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2015
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,414 mi
Last recorded92,414 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 1982 Austin Morris Mini Hl52,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationENH 343X
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Hl
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2019 92,414 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened trumpet cup top (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

reverse lamp not working

Pass 22 Jul 2014 91,633 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 91,633 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 89,261 miles

corrosion starting in various floor and body members

n/s/f suspension close to bumpstop

Fail 23 Jul 2013 89,261 miles

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (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)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

corrosion starting in various floor and body members

n/s/f suspension close to bumpstop

Pass 24 Jul 2012 86,305 miles

centre exhaust mount split

slight movement in n/s/f ball joints

Fail 19 Jul 2012 86,305 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

centre exhaust mount split

slight movement in n/s/f ball joints

Pass 14 Jul 2011 82,306 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

non standard exhaust system fitted.

Fail 17 May 2011 82,025 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4) DANGEROUS

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

non standard exhaust system fitted.

Pass 15 Oct 2010 80,274 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

front offside and nearside inner panels corroded.

non standard exhaust system fitted.

non standard steering wheel fitted.

offside floor panel corroded .

Fail 28 Sep 2010 80,262 miles

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

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

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

emissions just passed mot limits..general corosion to body panels in non prescribed areas...

Pass 22 May 2009 79,983 miles

offside sills[front ]rust noted..front brake imbalance is22%

Fail 18 May 2009 79,979 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

front brake imbalance close to mot limits...offside sill panels front rusted..intermittent electrical fault[fuse box??]looses connection

Pass 13 Mar 2007 78,043 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 75,432 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 75,432 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b) DANGEROUS

o/s f/inner wing adj a/post corrosion

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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ENH 343X is a 1982 Austin Morris Mini Hl in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 ENH 343X, 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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ENH 343X is a 1982 Austin Morris Mini Hl, first registered on 9 March 1982.

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