MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,833 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play track rod inner balljoint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
qadvise slight play in near side steering arm
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
nearside front sill slightly corroded
offside front sill slightly corroded
offside rear tyre sidewall cracking
oil leak
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
nearside front sill slightly corroded
offside front sill slightly corroded
offside rear tyre sidewall cracking
oil leak
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Oil leak
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Oil leak
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
hc level high at natural idle (BUT GOES DOWN AT 2000RPM)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
os washer inop
How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT?
Based on 3,395 MOT tests across 448 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
BJL 89V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 55,908 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 1275 GT fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 180 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJL 89V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 47 years old, this Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of BJL 89V?
You can check the full history of BJL 89V by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was BJL 89V registered?
BJL 89V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 1 August 1979.
Is BJL 89V safe to buy?
The MOT history for BJL 89V shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does BJL 89V have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BJL 89V. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.