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YGJ 129W

1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

71,741 mi
Last recorded71,741 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2020
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl54,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYGJ 129W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Hl
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2020 71,741 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 71,707 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Sep 2016 71,305 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Aug 2015 71,295 miles

Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 70,689 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 30 Apr 2007 66,990 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 66,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

play o/s/f wheel

steering column lower bush play

Pass 21 Apr 2006 61,120 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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YGJ 129W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YGJ 129W, 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 YGJ 129W registered?

YGJ 129W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl, first registered on 16 May 1981.

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