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XCM 759W

1980 Austin Morris Mini Hl

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

34,454 mi
Last recorded34,454 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini Hl52,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXCM 759W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Hl
Year1980
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2016 34,454 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort Both rear on foot brake (3.7.B.5a)

Body has slight corrosion Both front inner wings (6.1.B.2)

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 May 2015 29,404 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system badly corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2014 25,636 miles

WIPERS AND WASHERS POOR

INDICATORS SLOWER THAN NORMAL

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 21,723 miles

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

Oil leak

Water leaking from head gasket & running down front of engine

Fail 12 Feb 2013 21,718 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Water leaking from head gasket & running down front of engine

Pass 13 Feb 2012 18,459 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 78,421 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 17,194 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 15,300 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 13,690 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 12,473 miles

O/S rear service brake not as effective as N/S but still within required limits

rear subframe starting to corrode - recommend attention

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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XCM 759W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Hl in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1980 Austin Morris Mini Hl models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.8% with a typical mileage of 52,454 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 XCM 759W, 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 46 years old, this Austin Morris Mini Hl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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XCM 759W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Hl, first registered on 10 December 1980.

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