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JBL 314W

1980 Austin Morris Mini Hl

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,809 mi
Last recorded71,809 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2008
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini Hl52,454 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBL 314W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Hl
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2008 71,809 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 71,750 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 71,728 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 71,725 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Upper Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

coolant leaking

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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JBL 314W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Hl in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1980 Austin Morris Mini Hl models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.8% with a typical mileage of 52,454 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 JBL 314W, 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 46 years old, this Austin Morris Mini Hl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JBL 314W registered?

JBL 314W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Hl, first registered on 3 December 1980.

Is JBL 314W safe to buy?

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