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COG 420V

1979 Austin Morris Mini City

Brown Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

54,421 mi
Last recorded54,421 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2006
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini City47,767 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCOG 420V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini City
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2006 54,421 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2005 52,281 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2005 52,281 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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COG 420V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini City in Brown with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1979 Austin Morris Mini City models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 47,767 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 COG 420V, 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 47 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 COG 420V registered?

COG 420V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 18 September 1979.

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