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HSR 342X

1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,242 mi
Last recorded74,242 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl54,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHSR 342X
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Hl
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 74,242 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 73,383 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides- rear mounting areas (2.4.A.3)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides- rear mounting areas (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 May 2016 73,383 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides- rear mounting areas (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides- rear mounting areas (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 72,728 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 May 2014 70,655 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 14 May 2014 70,642 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2010 69,816 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2010 69,813 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 69,472 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 69,472 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 68,686 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 68,305 miles

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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HSR 342X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HSR 342X, 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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HSR 342X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl, first registered on 1 August 1981.

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