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CJC 233X

1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl Auto

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2013
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

51,440 mi
Last recorded51,440 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2012
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl Auto38,532 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJC 233X
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Hl Auto
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2012 51,440 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s inner rack joint has play

Fail 24 Jul 2012 51,439 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s inner rack joint has play

Fail 16 Sep 2010 50,491 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 50,491 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Aug 2010 50,383 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 48,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Aug 2009 48,454 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 46,231 miles

suspect repair to both floor sections front

Fail 29 Aug 2008 46,231 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

suspect repair to both floor sections front

Pass 15 Aug 2007 41,770 miles

VARIOUS FLOOR AREAS REPAIRED

Fail 13 Aug 2007 41,770 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

VARIOUS FLOOR AREAS REPAIRED

Pass 22 Aug 2006 41,770 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 41,770 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front floor panels have been welded from the inside leaving the underside to look very rough.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2005 38,654 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 38,654 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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CJC 233X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl Auto in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 CJC 233X, 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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CJC 233X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl Auto, first registered on 16 September 1981.

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