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VLH 288X

1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,652 mi
Last recorded29,652 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2021
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl54,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLH 288X
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Hl
Year1981
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2021 29,652 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 May 2020 28,764 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Pass 14 Feb 2017 27,869 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt all four front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 26,918 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 25,855 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 24,461 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 23,159 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 23,153 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2007 21,717 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2007 21,714 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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VLH 288X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 54,240 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 VLH 288X, 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 45 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 VLH 288X registered?

VLH 288X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl, first registered on 14 September 1981.

Is VLH 288X safe to buy?

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