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FGW 899V

1979 Austin Morris Mini City

Beige Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

36,962 mi
Last recorded36,962 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2020
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini City47,767 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGW 899V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini City
Year1979
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2020 36,962 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 36,657 miles

minor oil leak from engine.

Pass 1 Aug 2017 36,253 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 May 2015 35,720 miles

Floor has mild corrosion

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2015 35,720 miles

Floor has mild corrosion

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2014 34,825 miles

surface rust on edges of floors and sills

Pass 16 Aug 2011 34,785 miles

Advanced corrosion on 1/ body sills.2/ under bonnet area,3/ boot area..4/Rear sub-frame.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fuel pipe corroded.

H/brake cable rubbing on exhaust.

Oil leak

Slight bind on rear brakes.

Slight noise from rear and n/s/f wheel bearings.

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Aug 2011 34,782 miles

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

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Advanced corrosion on 1/ body sills.2/ under bonnet area,3/ boot area..4/Rear sub-frame.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fuel pipe corroded.

H/brake cable rubbing on exhaust.

Oil leak

Slight bind on rear brakes.

Slight noise from rear and n/s/f wheel bearings.

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 34,504 miles

Slight movement in steering rack.

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hand brake cable rubbing on centre exhaust.

NOTE.Exhaust blow appears to be getting worse.only just acceptable at retest

Oil leak

Rear brake imbalance.28%

Slight corrosion on fuel pipe.

Slight corrosion on outer body sills. Corrosion in boot and engine bay.

Slight noise and roughness from both rear and o/s/f wheel bearings.

o/s/f brake hose touching on tye bar.

Fail 16 Aug 2010 34,504 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hand brake cable rubbing on centre exhaust.

Oil leak

Slight corrosion on fuel pipe.

Slight corrosion on outer body sills. Corrosion in boot and engine bay.

Slight movement in steering rack.

Slight noise and roughness from both rear and o/s/f wheel bearings.

o/s/f brake hose touching on tye bar.

Pass 14 Aug 2009 34,000 miles

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

Oil leak

Poor wear pattern on tyres.

SLIGHT CORROSION. 1/boot area.2/outer sills 3/rear sub frame heavily corroded on o/s,only just acceptable.

Slight corrosion on front bulk head.

Slight movement on n/s inner track rod joint.

Speedo reading right on change over.

Fail 13 Aug 2009 34,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Poor wear pattern on tyres.

SLIGHT CORROSION. 1/boot area.2/outer sills 3/rear sub frame heavily corroded on o/s,only just acceptable.

Slight corrosion on front bulk head.

Slight movement on n/s inner track rod joint.

Speedo reading right on change over.

Pass 16 Jul 2008 30,519 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 30,519 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Inner Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 25,651 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 25,651 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 23,538 miles

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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FGW 899V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini City in Beige with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1979 Austin Morris Mini City models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 47,767 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 FGW 899V, 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 47 years old, this Austin Morris Mini City is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FGW 899V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 27 October 1979.

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