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HCJ 16X

1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,754 mi
Last recorded71,754 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl54,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCJ 16X
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Hl
Year1981
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 71,754 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 71,559 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 71,554 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 71,415 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 71,362 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 71,365 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 71,328 miles

brake pedal rubber detiorating

clutch pedal rubber detiorating

engine has a coolant 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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HCJ 16X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HCJ 16X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HCJ 16X registered?

HCJ 16X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl, first registered on 1 November 1981.

Is HCJ 16X safe to buy?

The MOT history for HCJ 16X shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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