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EJH 48V

1980 Austin Morris Mini City

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

83,304 mi
Last recorded83,304 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini City58,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJH 48V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini City
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 83,304 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 31 Jul 2020 83,304 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 16 Apr 2016 82,050 miles

N/s/f seat missing at time of test

Fail 30 Mar 2016 82,039 miles

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

Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front exhaust mounting bolt loose

Nearside Front Seat missing at time of test

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 79,921 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 79,901 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 19,168 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 19 Feb 2014 19,168 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 6 Nov 2012 79,622 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 79,622 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 77,770 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

battery cable damaged

Fail 15 Sep 2011 77,758 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2010 70,208 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2010 69,925 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 67,247 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 67,224 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 64,402 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 64,402 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 60,956 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 May 2006 58,257 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 58,257 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit displaced (2.4.D.1a)

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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EJH 48V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini City in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 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 EJH 48V, 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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EJH 48V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 3 March 1980.

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