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VDD 483X

1982 Austin Morris Mini Hl

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

47,189 mi
Last recorded47,189 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 1982 Austin Morris Mini Hl52,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVDD 483X
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Hl
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 47,189 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 47,166 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 47,037 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 46,004 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 45,983 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2017 66,891 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 66,871 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 65,139 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all brakes have slight bind

underside of vehicle has slight corrosion to sub frames, sills and floor.

Fail 1 Jun 2016 65,139 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all brakes have slight bind

underside of vehicle has slight corrosion to sub frames, sills and floor.

Pass 19 Jun 2015 64,689 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

both front brakes have slight bind

Fail 19 Jun 2015 64,689 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

both front brakes have slight bind

Pass 30 Jun 2011 64,672 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Jun 2011 64,672 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 64,643 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 64,121 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 64,121 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Slight play n/s/f wheel bearing or ball joint

Pass 25 Jun 2008 63,790 miles

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

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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VDD 483X is a 1982 Austin Morris Mini Hl in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 VDD 483X, 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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VDD 483X is a 1982 Austin Morris Mini Hl, first registered on 8 March 1982.

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