CarVerify

Free Car Check

SPH 307X

1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl

White Petrol 998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,910 mi
Last recorded19,910 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2015
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl54,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Austin Morris
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPH 307X
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Hl
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2015 19,910 miles

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

corrosion to both front floor pans. Has been welded from inside

Fail 25 Mar 2015 19,910 miles

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

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

corrosion to both front floor pans. Has been welded from inside

Pass 14 Mar 2014 18,857 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2014 18,857 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 114,292 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Sep 2011 9,836 miles

fuel cap seal perishing!

nearside rear brake plate damp!

Fail 21 Sep 2011 9,836 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

fuel cap seal perishing!

nearside rear brake plate damp!

Pass 22 Mar 2007 9,643 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 8,923 miles

front windscreen washers slightly weak

front wings, `a` panels, wiper panel and front panel rusty

nearside front brake hose runs close to tie rod

nearside front floor rusty

nearside front wheel bearing slight play

offside front headlamp slightly loose in mounting

offside front tyre inner edge worn to 2mm

oil leak from engine

slight exhaust leak between manifold and downpipe

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
Full Austin Morris Mini Hl reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SPH 307X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SPH 307X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SPH 307X?

You can check the full history of SPH 307X by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SPH 307X registered?

SPH 307X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl, first registered on 16 December 1981.

Is SPH 307X safe to buy?

The MOT history for SPH 307X shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SPH 307X have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SPH 307X. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.