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KBP 784Y

1982 Austin Morris Mini Hl

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,865 mi
Last recorded72,865 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 1982 Austin Morris Mini Hl52,774 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKBP 784Y
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Hl
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 72,865 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 72,830 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 72,798 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 72,792 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 72,756 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 66,374 miles

bonnet secondary catch missing. †drivers seatbelt frayed. †n/s/f disc corroded. †n/s/r tyre on limit. †play in n/s/r radius arm.

Fail 17 Jul 2007 66,372 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Upper Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

bonnet secondary catch missing. †drivers seat belt frayed.

Pass 18 Jul 2006 61,753 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 61,753 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

grease around o/s/f outer cv boot

n/s/f track rod end rubber boot split

slight play on n/s/f top ball joint

slight play on o/s/f bottom ball joint

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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KBP 784Y is a 1982 Austin Morris Mini Hl in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KBP 784Y, 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 KBP 784Y registered?

KBP 784Y is a 1982 Austin Morris Mini Hl, first registered on 20 August 1982.

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