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JHA 910V

1979 Austin Morris Mini Special

Red Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

5,191 mi
Last recorded5,191 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini Special52,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJHA 910V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Special
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 5,191 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 5,420 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 5,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached nut loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground battery cable (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) possible further investigation needed ()

Nearside Inner drive boot weeping grease

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

some movement detected at steering rack

some play detected at steering wheel

Pass 23 Mar 2022 1,445 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 17 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 53,661 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment loose (2.4.F.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment loose (2.4.F.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 53,237 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2011 53,188 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

drivers seat base padding colapsed

Pass 12 Apr 2010 51,305 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 44,941 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini Special?

Based on 1,388 MOT tests across 176 vehicles.

70.5%
Pass Rate
426
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
176
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 95
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 69
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 67
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 63
brake recording little or no effort 52
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JHA 910V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini Special in Red with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1979 Austin Morris Mini Special models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 52,781 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 Special fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 95 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JHA 910V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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JHA 910V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini Special, first registered on 5 September 1979.

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