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HOJ 268W

1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl Auto

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

35,322 mi
Last recorded35,322 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2012
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl Auto38,532 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHOJ 268W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Hl Auto
Year1981
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2012 35,322 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 35,322 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 33,363 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 33,363 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 28,099 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 28,099 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

tyres slightly protude from the body

Pass 12 Sep 2009 21,221 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 21,221 miles

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

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini Hl Auto?

Based on 839 MOT tests across 121 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
565
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
121
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 109
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 55
Steering rack gaiter split 51
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 43
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 40
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HOJ 268W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl Auto in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 38,532 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Austin Morris Mini Hl Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 109 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HOJ 268W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Morris Mini Hl Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 45 years old, this Austin Morris Mini Hl Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HOJ 268W registered?

HOJ 268W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl Auto, first registered on 28 July 1981.

Is HOJ 268W safe to buy?

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