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HKJ 223V

1980 Austin Mini

Brown Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,609 mi
Last recorded56,609 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2011
Typical for 1980 Austin Mini45,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHKJ 223V
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2011 56,609 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 54,983 miles

body corroded

brake pipes rusty

entire underside badly corroded

oil leaks

slight play from both steering arms

slight play from off side front hydrolastic unit

tie bar bushes perished

Fail 13 Mar 2008 54,983 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

body corroded

brake pipes rusty

entire underside badly corroded

oil leaks

slight play from both steering arms

slight play from off side front hydrolastic unit

tie bar bushes perished

Pass 6 Mar 2007 53,008 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini?

Based on 18,242 MOT tests across 2,720 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
340
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
2,720
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 846
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 689
brake recording little or no effort 623
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 526
Steering rack gaiter split 471
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HKJ 223V is a 1980 Austin Mini in Brown with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1980 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 45,545 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HKJ 223V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 46 years old, this Austin Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HKJ 223V registered?

HKJ 223V is a 1980 Austin Mini, first registered on 9 January 1980.

Is HKJ 223V safe to buy?

The MOT history for HKJ 223V shows 4 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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