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FGF 546X

1982 Austin Morris Mini City

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

3,121 mi
Last recorded3,121 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2022
Typical for 1982 Austin Morris Mini City59,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGF 546X
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini City
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2022 3,121 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 3,121 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2017 3,062 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 3,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 2,890 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 2,291 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 2,007 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 1,787 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 1,780 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2011 1,319 miles

slight movement felt in steering shaft at steering wheel

Fail 17 Aug 2011 1,314 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

slight movement felt in steering shaft at steering wheel

Pass 1 Jun 2010 644 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 39 miles

o/s/f cv boot damp with grease

Pass 15 May 2008 99,396 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

slight noise n/s/r wheel

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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FGF 546X is a 1982 Austin Morris Mini City in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 FGF 546X, 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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What year was FGF 546X registered?

FGF 546X is a 1982 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 1 April 1982.

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