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VMX 293X

1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,139 mi
Last recorded89,139 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2010
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl54,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVMX 293X
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Hl
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2010 89,139 miles

Front Lower Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 23 Jan 2009 89,128 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

BRAKE PEDAL OF AFTERMARKET TYPE NEEDS RE-SPACING

FRONT ENGINE STABALISER BUSHES WORN REAR TOP AND BOTTOM SHOCKABSORBER BUSHES WORN

Non obligatory mirror damaged

REAR RADIUS ARM BUSHES WORN FRONT HEADLAMP LENSES STARTING TO CORRODED

VEHICLE BLACK/WHITE

Pass 15 Feb 2008 85,609 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

osf nsf tyres on wear bars.osr tyre perished.

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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VMX 293X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VMX 293X, 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 VMX 293X registered?

VMX 293X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl, first registered on 1 August 1981.

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