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MGL 327X

1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

19,633 mi
Last recorded19,633 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl54,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGL 327X
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Hl
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 19,633 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Oct 2024 19,557 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Oct 2023 19,432 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 19,325 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 19,210 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 19,209 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 19,005 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 18,850 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 18,698 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 18,698 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 18,577 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 18,448 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Oct 2016 18,448 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Oct 2015 18,298 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 18,298 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 18,116 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 17,965 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

under side of car is cover in undersill

Pass 4 Oct 2012 17,828 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 17,828 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 17,695 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 17,695 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 17,535 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 17,313 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 17,075 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 16,833 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 16,618 miles

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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MGL 327X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 54,240 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 MGL 327X, 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 45 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 MGL 327X registered?

MGL 327X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl, first registered on 20 November 1981.

Is MGL 327X safe to buy?

The MOT history for MGL 327X shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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