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BJK 371V

1980 Austin Morris Mini Special

White Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

94,546 mi
Last recorded94,546 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini Special59,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJK 371V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Special
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2021 94,546 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 94,504 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 94,157 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 92,623 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 89,833 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 88,603 miles

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

coolant leak

Fail 10 Aug 2015 88,584 miles

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

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

coolant leak

Pass 7 Jul 2014 86,802 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 85,273 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 83,172 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 81,818 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 80,020 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 77,890 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini Special?

Based on 1,388 MOT tests across 176 vehicles.

70.5%
Pass Rate
426
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
176
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 95
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 69
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 67
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 63
brake recording little or no effort 52
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BJK 371V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Special in White with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1980 Austin Morris Mini Special models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 59,285 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Morris Mini Special fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 95 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJK 371V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Morris Mini Special typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 46 years old, this Austin Morris Mini Special is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BJK 371V registered?

BJK 371V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Special, first registered on 1 March 1980.

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