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HDU 200V

1979 Austin Morris Mini Special

Silver Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2014
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,536 mi
Last recorded83,536 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2013
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini Special52,781 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHDU 200V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Special
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2013 83,536 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2013 83,500 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

wiring to front indicators insecure

Pass 25 Oct 2011 78,620 miles

NSF cv boot leaking grease

anti slip provision warn low

slight play in nsf steering rack arm

Pass 4 Nov 2010 74,564 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini Special?

Based on 1,388 MOT tests across 176 vehicles.

70.5%
Pass Rate
426
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
176
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 95
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 69
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 67
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 63
brake recording little or no effort 52
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HDU 200V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini Special in Silver with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1979 Austin Morris Mini Special models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 52,781 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Morris Mini Special fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 95 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HDU 200V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Morris Mini Special typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 47 years old, this Austin Morris Mini Special is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HDU 200V registered?

HDU 200V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini Special, first registered on 29 August 1979.

Is HDU 200V safe to buy?

The MOT history for HDU 200V shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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