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HXI 1123

1985 Austin Mini

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

68,223 mi
Last recorded68,223 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2020
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini55,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHXI 1123
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2020 68,223 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 65,954 miles

All four tyres cracking on side wall

Oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2015 65,943 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

All four tyres cracking on side wall

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Nov 2014 584,627 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 584,627 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 57,114 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2012 56,772 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 56,363 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 56,237 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 55,913 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

indicater tell tale lamp inop...but audible warning apparent

o/s/f brake binding slightly

stone chip on centre screen

Fail 1 Jun 2009 55,911 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

indicater tell tale lamp inop...but audible warning apparent

o/s/f brake binding slightly

stone chip on centre screen

Pass 28 Nov 2007 55,406 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corosion to n/s outer sill corroded (holed) not within prescribed area).

slight exhaust blow from downpipe.

Pass 1 Dec 2006 54,652 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 54,652 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

front brake pads low on lining material

slight exhaust blow from downpipe

Fail 24 Nov 2005 52,559 miles

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

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

n/s rear brake dragging slightly advise attention

Pass 24 Nov 2005 52,559 miles

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

n/s rear brake dragging slightly advise attention

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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HXI 1123 is a 1985 Austin Mini in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1985 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 55,713 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 HXI 1123, 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 41 years old, this Austin Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HXI 1123 registered?

HXI 1123 is a 1985 Austin Mini, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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