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FLE 520Y

1982 Austin Morris Mini Hl

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

16,021 mi
Last recorded16,021 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 1982 Austin Morris Mini Hl52,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLE 520Y
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Hl
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 16,021 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 15,705 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 15,509 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 15,211 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 14,753 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 14,498 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2021 14,488 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 13,397 miles

Both front seat locking mechanism not working

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 13,397 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Both front seat locking mechanism not working

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2016 12,645 miles

exhaust emissions close to limit

front seats not locking down back rests secure

Fail 4 Apr 2016 12,645 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust emissions close to limit

front seats not locking down back rests secure

Pass 27 May 2014 11,452 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 May 2013 10,939 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in o/s steering rack

Fail 24 May 2013 10,939 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 18 May 2012 10,250 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 8,124 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 May 2011 8,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2010 7,466 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 65,397 miles

REAR BOOTLID DAMAGED AND BOLTED SHUT

Pass 3 Oct 2007 5,151 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 3,860 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 3,859 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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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FLE 520Y is a 1982 Austin Morris Mini Hl in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FLE 520Y, 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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What year was FLE 520Y registered?

FLE 520Y is a 1982 Austin Morris Mini Hl, first registered on 27 August 1982.

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