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ALV 668X

1981 Austin Morris Mini City

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

24,681 mi
Last recorded24,681 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2020
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini City55,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALV 668X
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini City
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2020 24,681 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 24,585 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 24,077 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 23,574 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 22,968 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 20,407 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 20,329 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 20,281 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 20,240 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 20,180 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 20,179 miles

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 May 2006 20,116 miles

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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ALV 668X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini City in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ALV 668X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ALV 668X registered?

ALV 668X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 7 September 1981.

Is ALV 668X safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALV 668X shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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