MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
36,962 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
minor oil leak from engine.
Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Floor has mild corrosion
Oil leak
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Floor has mild corrosion
Oil leak
surface rust on edges of floors and sills
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)
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)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini City?
Based on 4,981 MOT tests across 672 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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