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HES 459X

1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

3,480 mi
Last recorded3,480 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl54,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHES 459X
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Hl
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 3,480 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 3,364 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 3,364 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 3,196 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 3,196 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 21 Sep 2010 2,703 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2005 2,662 miles

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

SUSPENSION LOW REAR TYRES 2.00MM

Fail 24 Sep 2005 2,662 miles

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

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

SUSPENSION LOW REAR TYRES 2.00MM

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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HES 459X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HES 459X, 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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What year was HES 459X registered?

HES 459X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl, first registered on 7 August 1981.

Is HES 459X safe to buy?

The MOT history for HES 459X shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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