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EYB 848Y

1982 Austin Morris Mini City

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2022
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,204 mi
Last recorded71,204 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 1982 Austin Morris Mini City59,916 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEYB 848Y
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini City
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2021 71,204 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 71,204 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 90,847 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 90,847 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2011 89,658 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front brakes only just met brake imbalance requirements it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

offside rear service brakehas only just met the required service brake efficiency may need adjustment or repair

slighht noise from offside rear wheel bearing

slight play in steering rack

under vehicle rusty in places also covered with thick paint

Fail 21 Oct 2011 89,654 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

slighht noise from offside rear wheel bearing

slight play in steering rack

under vehicle rusty in places also covered with thick paint

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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EYB 848Y is a 1982 Austin Morris Mini City in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1982 Austin Morris Mini City models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 59,916 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 EYB 848Y, 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 44 years old, this Austin Morris Mini City is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EYB 848Y is a 1982 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 1 August 1982.

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