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ELG 6X

1981 Austin Morris Mini City

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2015
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,725 mi
Last recorded76,725 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2014
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini City55,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELG 6X
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini City
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2014 76,725 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 76,725 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 76,622 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 76,609 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 75,789 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 75,762 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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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ELG 6X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini City in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ELG 6X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ELG 6X registered?

ELG 6X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 3 November 1981.

Is ELG 6X safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELG 6X shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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