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DTR 499W

1981 Austin Morris Mini City

Pink Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

52,361 mi
Last recorded52,361 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini City55,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDTR 499W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini City
Year1981
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 52,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2016 51,932 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 51,922 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 51,614 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 50,811 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2013 49,746 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

head lamp pattern not very well defined.

offside rear wheel bearing has slight play in.

front window tints are illegal.

Fail 8 Apr 2013 49,703 miles

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

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

head lamp pattern not very well defined.

offside rear wheel bearing has slight play in.

front window tints are illegal.

Pass 9 Feb 2012 48,392 miles

emits slight blue smoke when revved

offside rear wheel has slight bind

Fail 1 Feb 2012 48,392 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

emits slight blue smoke when revved

offside rear wheel has slight bind

Pass 24 Sep 2009 87,597 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 87,597 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

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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DTR 499W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini City in Pink with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 DTR 499W, 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.

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DTR 499W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 1 May 1981.

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