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OAB 101Y

1982 Austin Morris Mini Hl

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

73,299 mi
Last recorded73,299 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 1982 Austin Morris Mini Hl52,774 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAB 101Y
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Hl
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2018 73,299 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 73,264 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

aftermarket suspension/wheels/exhaust

front suspension very close to bump stops

n/s/r shock absorber fouls inner arch

o/s/f bump stop cut short

o/s/f tyre cut through tread

slight lag n/s/r brake

Fail 25 Apr 2016 73,264 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working works with dip beam (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

aftermarket suspension/wheels/exhaust

front suspension very close to bump stops

n/s/r shock absorber fouls inner arch

o/s/f bump stop cut short

o/s/f tyre cut through tread

slight lag n/s/r brake

welding repairs poor o/s floor around seat mount

Pass 9 Aug 2013 73,254 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 73,254 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

n/s/f floor not welded all round

n/s/r shock dust cover damaged

Pass 12 Sep 2011 96,536 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Sep 2011 965,217 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

play found offside track rod

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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OAB 101Y is a 1982 Austin Morris Mini Hl in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 OAB 101Y, 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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OAB 101Y is a 1982 Austin Morris Mini Hl, first registered on 27 September 1982.

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