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XAP 133Y

1983 Austin Morris Mini Hl

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,231 mi
Last recorded76,231 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAP 133Y
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Hl
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2009 76,231 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

battery tray corroded and holed

both front subframe rear mounting bushes splitting

dampness around offside front brake back plate

front number plate cracked

nearside headlamp beam pattern weak

offside front tie bar bushes worn and splitting

rear subframe damaged

underside of vehicle corroded and repaired

Fail 3 Dec 2009 76,231 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

battery tray corroded and holed

both front subframe rear mounting bushes splitting

dampness around offside front brake back plate

front number plate cracked

nearside headlamp beam pattern weak

offside front tie bar bushes worn and splitting

rear subframe damaged

underside of vehicle corroded and repaired

Pass 2 Dec 2008 66,648 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 66,648 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

nearside rear wheel arch area corroded ,poorly repaired and small hole

offside cv gaitor perished

offside front floor damaged and corroded

play in front hubs

play in front suspension joints

slight roughness in nearside front wheel bearing

underside of vehicle corroded and repaired

Pass 22 Nov 2007 58,017 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 58,005 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

battery tray holed

grease around front hubs

metal fuel pipes corroded

offside front floor pan holed

underside of vehicle corroded and weld repaired

Pass 13 Sep 2006 57,032 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 57,032 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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XAP 133Y is a 1983 Austin Morris Mini Hl in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XAP 133Y, 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 43 years old, this Austin Morris Mini Hl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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XAP 133Y is a 1983 Austin Morris Mini Hl, first registered on 18 January 1983.

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