HILLMAN MINX DE-LUXE1961 · 1.5L Petrol

The Hillman Minx holds a stable, clean roadworthiness status. The most recent test on 15 May 2025 at 48,025 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken sequence of satisfactory results. The maintenance trend shows no deterioration across the available history and no advisories have been raised at any stage. Recorded mileage sits at 48,025 miles against a 1961 build date, an average of roughly 739 miles per year. The tests show minimal annual use: 47,822 miles on 10 May 2022, 47,924 on 25 May 2024, and 48,025 on 15 May 2025. A gap exists between the 2022 and 2024 entries with no 2023 test logged, but the 102-mile rise over that period confirms the car has seen only light running. Such low accumulation over 65 years points to extended standing rather than regular road use. A clean MOT sheet with no corrosion, suspension, or brake flags suggests the previous keeper kept the structure sound. However, long dormant periods on a vehicle of this age commonly hide perished rubber bushes, seized brakes, and underbody rust not caught in a static test. The buyer should physically inspect the chassis rails, floor pans, and suspension mounts for corrosion, and confirm the brakes are free and the hydraulics sound after storage. Given the absence of any recorded defects, the Minx presents as a low-use survivor with a stable record. Verify the body integrity and mechanical freedom in person before purchase, as MOT passes on a standing classic do not confirm road fitness without a hands-on check.