MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,665 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front mount (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear mount (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear mount (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange (7.1.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
vechicle underbody corroded
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
vechicle underbody corroded
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
vehicle underbody corroded
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
vehicle underbody corroded
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
offside sill spot welded but seems to be as original
welding repairs on this car are all spot welded making it unclear if this is as original
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
offside sill spot welded but seems to be as original
welding repairs on this car are all spot welded making it unclear if this is as original
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini City?
Based on 4,981 MOT tests across 672 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HRE 552V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini City in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
Across all 1979 Austin Morris Mini City models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 47,767 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 City fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 547 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HRE 552V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Morris Mini City typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 47 years old, this Austin Morris Mini City is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was HRE 552V registered?
HRE 552V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 16 August 1979.
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