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HJI 5558

1984 Morris Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2014
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

85,290 mi
Last recorded85,290 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJI 5558
MakeMorris
ModelMini
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2013 85,290 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 85,287 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 70,802 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 70,802 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2011 70,802 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Oil leak

exhaust fouling gear linkage under vehicle

interior mirror missing

movement in front seats

offside front sidelight dull/dim

parking brake cables fouling floor where they go through floor

some areas of repair on vehicle

some areas of slight corrosion

some play/movement felt in nearside front suspension

How Reliable is the Morris Mini?

Based on 11,174 MOT tests across 1,713 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
286
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
1,713
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 480
brake recording little or no effort 405
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 363
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 299
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 290
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HJI 5558 is a 1984 Morris Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

The most common reason a Morris Mini fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 480 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HJI 5558, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 42 years old, this Morris Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HJI 5558 is a 1984 Morris Mini, first registered on 13 April 1984.

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