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AYD 9X

1982 Austin Morris Mini City

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

1,684 mi
Last recorded1,684 miles
Recorded on15 May 2015
Typical for 1982 Austin Morris Mini City59,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAYD 9X
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini City
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2015 1,684 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 1,684 miles

Offside obligatory indirect vision device missing (8.1.1)

Pass 16 May 2014 6 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 96,379 miles

NB TESTED WITH FRONT DP SEAT MISSING - TOTAL2+1 seats =3 inc. drivers.

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

Fail 11 Feb 2013 96,378 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

NB TESTED WITH FRONT DP SEAT MISSING - TOTAL2+1 seats =3 inc. drivers.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 93,818 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Feb 2012 93,818 miles

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 93,229 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust system fouling bodywork.

Fail 2 Aug 2010 93,229 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust system fouling bodywork.

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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AYD 9X is a 1982 Austin Morris Mini City in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AYD 9X, 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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AYD 9X is a 1982 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 19 January 1982.

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