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666 NJX

1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2024
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

57,718 mi
Last recorded57,718 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl54,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration666 NJX
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Hl
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 57,718 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 57,714 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Sep 2017 51,080 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 4 Sep 2017 51,077 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 50,291 miles

Body has slight corrosion offside front door pilar (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 29 Jul 2015 48,514 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 48,512 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 48,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 47,403 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front rubber springs collapsing

Fail 20 Mar 2014 47,403 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front rubber springs collapsing

Pass 27 Mar 2013 42,337 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Mar 2013 42,331 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

battery insecure

oil warning light on at idle

Fail 20 Aug 2012 42,311 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 40,877 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 40,129 miles

† †1- all welding coated with underseal †

Fail 14 Dec 2006 40,129 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 38,745 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 38,745 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Battery positive lead to starter protective coating missing

Exhaust fitted incorrectly (touching) floor

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Reverse light inoperative

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

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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666 NJX is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 54,240 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 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 650 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 666 NJX, 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 45 years old, this Austin Morris Mini Hl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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666 NJX is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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