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SJA 801X

1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

77,012 mi
Last recorded77,012 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl54,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJA 801X
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Hl
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 77,012 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 76,886 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 76,769 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 76,725 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 76,223 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 75,305 miles

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

both rear side and stop lights slightly discoloured

Pass 27 Sep 2010 73,907 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 73,881 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 71,819 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 71,774 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 87,058 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 87,058 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2006 86,025 miles

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

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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SJA 801X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 SJA 801X, 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 SJA 801X registered?

SJA 801X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl, first registered on 19 August 1981.

Is SJA 801X safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJA 801X shows 13 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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