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VJN 53W

1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

5,185 mi
Last recorded5,185 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2013
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl54,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJN 53W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Hl
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2013 5,185 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 1,283 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

slightly uneven rear brake application

Fail 14 Dec 2011 1,274 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 35 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s head lamp lense damaged

Fail 22 Apr 2010 2 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s head lamp lense damaged

Pass 25 Mar 2009 94,900 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

slight play o/s steering rack end

Pass 1 Jun 2007 94,845 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Track rod 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)

Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

o/s side light dim

Pass 18 May 2006 93,096 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

has corrosion in rear of boot floor outside prescribed area

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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VJN 53W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VJN 53W, 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 VJN 53W registered?

VJN 53W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl, first registered on 13 May 1981.

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