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AKD 329X

1981 Austin Morris Mini City

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

86,470 mi
Last recorded86,470 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2015
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini City55,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKD 329X
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini City
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2015 86,470 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 86,454 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 80,941 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 77,817 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2009 77,741 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 76,280 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 72,647 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 69,855 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 66,000 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 63,291 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 63,291 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini City?

Based on 4,981 MOT tests across 672 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
588
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
672
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 547
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 313
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 277
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 235
brake recording little or no effort 217
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AKD 329X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini City in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1981 Austin Morris Mini City models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 55,006 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Austin Morris Mini City fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 547 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AKD 329X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Morris Mini City typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 45 years old, this Austin Morris Mini City is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AKD 329X registered?

AKD 329X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is AKD 329X safe to buy?

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