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CUP 653W

1980 Austin Morris Mini City

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,583 mi
Last recorded68,583 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2015
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini City58,257 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCUP 653W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini City
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2015 68,583 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 68,213 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 68,116 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 68,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 67,348 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2009 67,343 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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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CUP 653W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini City in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1980 Austin Morris Mini City models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 58,257 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 CUP 653W, 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 46 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 CUP 653W registered?

CUP 653W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 6 November 1980.

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