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TSK 801

1962 Hillman Super Minx

Blue Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

62,443 mi
Last recorded62,443 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1962 Hillman Super Minx59,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTSK 801
MakeHillman
ModelSuper Minx
Year1962
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 62,443 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 59,493 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 58,670 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both front d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

vehicle under sealed

Pass 29 Mar 2016 57,757 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 57,721 miles

Oil leak

vehicle is undersealed

Pass 10 Apr 2014 51,178 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 50,265 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 50,265 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 46,384 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 46,220 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Apr 2011 46,220 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 20 May 2010 45,398 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Apr 2010 45,389 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 43,850 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 39,892 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 37,019 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 36,268 miles

How Reliable is the Hillman Super Minx?

Based on 2,055 MOT tests across 271 vehicles.

79.3%
Pass Rate
325
Miles/Year
64
Year Lifespan
271
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 81
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 63
brake recording little or no effort 59
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 55
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 51
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TSK 801 is a 1962 Hillman Super Minx in Blue with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1962 Hillman Super Minx models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 59,173 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Hillman Super Minx fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TSK 801, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hillman Super Minx typically stays on UK roads for around 64 years. At 64 years old, this Hillman Super Minx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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TSK 801 is a 1962 Hillman Super Minx, first registered on 23 October 1962.

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