MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
52,361 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
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.
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.
emits slight blue smoke when revved
offside rear wheel has slight bind
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is DTR 499W safe to buy?
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