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AYC 286X

1982 Austin Morris Mini City

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

59,885 mi
Last recorded59,885 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2014
Typical for 1982 Austin Morris Mini City59,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAYC 286X
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini City
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2014 59,885 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside front outter sill is exsesivly corroded but outside a prescribed area

Pass 4 Sep 2013 59,099 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 52,099 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 58,268 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 57,659 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 57,659 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 56,978 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 56,284 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 56,284 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 May 2007 55,598 miles
Fail 9 May 2007

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

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

Pass 3 May 2006 54,942 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

rear fuel line rusty

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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AYC 286X is a 1982 Austin Morris Mini City in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1982 Austin Morris Mini City models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 59,916 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 AYC 286X, 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 44 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 AYC 286X registered?

AYC 286X is a 1982 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 7 January 1982.

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The MOT history for AYC 286X shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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