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KAB 965X

1982 Austin Morris Mini Hl

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

46,401 mi
Last recorded46,401 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2012
Typical for 1982 Austin Morris Mini Hl52,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAB 965X
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Hl
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2012 46,401 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

n/s/r tyre rubbing inner wheel arch

Fail 26 Sep 2012 46,399 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

n/s/r tyre rubbing inner wheel arch

Pass 6 Sep 2011 44,515 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 83,804 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 83,804 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2010 37,670 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 29,356 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 29,356 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 28,399 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 28,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 27,511 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 27,511 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 26,738 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 26,738 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Aug 2005 25,376 miles

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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KAB 965X is a 1982 Austin Morris Mini Hl in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 KAB 965X, 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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KAB 965X is a 1982 Austin Morris Mini Hl, first registered on 1 April 1982.

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