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FVX 424Y

1982 Austin Morris Mini Hl

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

75,328 mi
Last recorded75,328 miles
Recorded on19 May 2020
Typical for 1982 Austin Morris Mini Hl52,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVX 424Y
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Hl
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 May 2020 75,328 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

non obligatory hazard warning not working

Fail 19 May 2020 75,328 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

non obligatory hazard warning not working

Pass 14 May 2019 74,889 miles

GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION(NO HOLES)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement RADIUS ARM. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FLOOR PAN AREA. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 73,090 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR PAN AREA. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2017 70,720 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 69,399 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 69,399 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 69,269 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 69,268 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2014 69,118 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 9 Jul 2014 69,118 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 68,796 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2013 68,796 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 68,450 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 Jul 2012 68,450 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 68,202 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 68,202 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 67,967 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 67,696 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 67,613 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 67,065 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 67,065 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2007 67,064 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advisory notice as test sheet number 182225897082

Fail 5 Apr 2007 67,063 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion within prescribed areas

Pass 12 Apr 2006 66,850 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front plate damaged

Fail 7 Apr 2006 66,841 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front plate damaged

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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FVX 424Y is a 1982 Austin Morris Mini Hl in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 FVX 424Y, 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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FVX 424Y is a 1982 Austin Morris Mini Hl, first registered on 31 August 1982.

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