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VEX 731X

1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

56,631 mi
Last recorded56,631 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl54,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVEX 731X
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Hl
Year1981
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 56,631 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material link pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 56,631 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material link pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 52,212 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 52,196 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 52,131 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 48,416 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewalls splitting

Fail 6 Jan 2014 48,406 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/r tyre sidewalls splitting

Pass 6 Dec 2012 44,782 miles

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

n/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 30 Dec 2011 41,445 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 41,440 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 40,908 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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VEX 731X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VEX 731X, 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 VEX 731X registered?

VEX 731X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl, first registered on 14 August 1981.

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