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HUJ 273V

1980 Austin Morris Mini 95

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,498 mi
Last recorded40,498 miles
Recorded on2 May 2012
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 9547,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHUJ 273V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 95
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2012 40,498 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 40,225 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 39,172 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 36,528 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 36,517 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2007 36,482 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

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

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

fan belt is loose

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini 95?

Based on 1,876 MOT tests across 252 vehicles.

75.3%
Pass Rate
282
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
252
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 85
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 60
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 49
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 49
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HUJ 273V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 95 in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1980 Austin Morris Mini 95 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 47,644 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Austin Morris Mini 95 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 85 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HUJ 273V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Morris Mini 95 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 46 years old, this Austin Morris Mini 95 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HUJ 273V registered?

HUJ 273V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 95, first registered on 12 June 1980.

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