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BGJ 19X

1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl Auto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,059 mi
Last recorded77,059 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2011
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl Auto38,532 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGJ 19X
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Hl Auto
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2011 77,059 miles

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

slight play in offside friont lower ball jiont

Pass 13 Feb 2010 75,760 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

both front tyres wearing low at inner edges

footbrake and handbrake efforts poor and overall just legal

long travel on footbrake pedal and overall just legal

long travel on handbrake lever and overall just legal

nearside front suspension level dropped slightly low and overall just legal [not fouling any parts]

nearside seat removed [seat belt fitted and function/condition tested ok without seat]

offside rear tyre walls poor and cracks

Pass 10 Sep 2008 35,166 miles

Brake master cylinder slightly corroded (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

fuel tank corroded

under body corrosion

Pass 12 Sep 2007 34,351 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S Quarter pannel damaged

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Passanger door damaged/corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2007 34,350 miles

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S Quarter pannel damaged

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Passanger doo/ damaged/corroded

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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BGJ 19X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl Auto in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BGJ 19X, 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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BGJ 19X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl Auto, first registered on 1 August 1981.

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