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FCA 218X

1982 Austin Morris Mini Hl

Purple Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

44,325 mi
Last recorded44,325 miles
Recorded on25 May 2016
Typical for 1982 Austin Morris Mini Hl52,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFCA 218X
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Hl
Year1982
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2016 44,325 miles

oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2014 41,349 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 41,349 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 34,399 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 34,396 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 34,394 miles

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 21 May 2010 34,389 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 333,543 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 33,353 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 28,419 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 25,900 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 25,900 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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FCA 218X is a 1982 Austin Morris Mini Hl in Purple with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FCA 218X, 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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FCA 218X is a 1982 Austin Morris Mini Hl, first registered on 5 February 1982.

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