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FCJ 931W

1981 Austin Morris Mini City

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

26,369 mi
Last recorded26,369 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2012
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini City55,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFCJ 931W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini City
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2012 26,369 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 25,181 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 14,069 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Various corrosion not within prescribed areas

Fail 26 Mar 2010 14,069 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Various corrosion not within prescribed areas

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2007 14,046 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 13,760 miles

rear subframe starting to corrode

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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FCJ 931W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini City in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FCJ 931W, 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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What year was FCJ 931W registered?

FCJ 931W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 31 March 1981.

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The MOT history for FCJ 931W shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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