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JHT 98X

1982 Austin Morris Mini City

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2016
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,952 mi
Last recorded68,952 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2015
Typical for 1982 Austin Morris Mini City59,916 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJHT 98X
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini City
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2015 68,952 miles

3 point full harness seat belts fitted

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Steering column modified, but not inappropriately (2.2.C.1e)

non standard exhaust fitted

rear boot floor modified

street legal track tyres fitted

vehicle highly modified/ lowered suspension

Fail 3 Jul 2015 68,952 miles

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

3 point full harness seat belts fitted

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Steering column modified, but not inappropriately (2.2.C.1e)

non standard exhaust fitted

rear boot floor modified

street legal track tyres fitted

vehicle highly modified/ lowered suspension

Pass 2 Aug 2013 68,795 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nsr rear valance corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2010 68,640 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 68,640 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini City?

Based on 4,981 MOT tests across 672 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
588
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
672
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 547
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 313
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 277
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 235
brake recording little or no effort 217
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JHT 98X is a 1982 Austin Morris Mini City in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1982 Austin Morris Mini City models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 59,916 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 City fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 547 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JHT 98X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Morris Mini City typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 44 years old, this Austin Morris Mini City is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JHT 98X registered?

JHT 98X is a 1982 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 21 January 1982.

Is JHT 98X safe to buy?

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