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128 XWG

1962 Hillman Minx De-luxe

Green Petrol 1592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

87,554 mi
Last recorded87,554 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
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Vehicle Details

Registration128 XWG
MakeHillman
ModelMinx De-luxe
Year1962
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc
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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 87,554 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 87,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 87,553 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 87,552 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security bottom sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front spring hanger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 87,552 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security bottom sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front spring hanger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 87,549 miles

rust setting on under side

Pass 28 Nov 2016 87,545 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 87,445 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 87,213 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

O/S/F & N/S/F inner wings corroded, N/S/R wheel arch corroded

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Sep 2014 87,200 miles

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

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

O/S/F & N/S/F inner wings corroded, N/S/R wheel arch corroded

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 86,635 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

O/S/F & N/S/F inner wings corroded N/S/R wheel arch corroded

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Sep 2013 86,632 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

O/S/F & N/S/F inner wings corroded N/S/R wheel arch corroded

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 86,012 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

O/S/F & N/S/F inner wings corroded)/S inner sill corroded, N/S/R wheel arch corroded

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 85,337 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

O/S/F & N/S/F inner wings corroded O/S inner sill corroded N/S/R wheel arch corroded

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 84,766 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 84,750 miles

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 84,510 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 84,494 miles

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Fail 3 Sep 2008 84,064 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 84,064 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 83,544 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 82,997 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 82,986 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

How Reliable is the Hillman Minx De-luxe?

Based on 823 MOT tests across 120 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
282
Miles/Year
65
Year Lifespan
120
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 37
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 34
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 30
brake recording little or no effort 25
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 23
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128 XWG is a 1962 Hillman Minx De-luxe in Green with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

The most common reason a Hillman Minx De-luxe fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 128 XWG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hillman Minx De-luxe typically stays on UK roads for around 65 years. At 64 years old, this Hillman Minx De-luxe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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128 XWG is a 1962 Hillman Minx De-luxe, first registered on 1 July 1962.

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