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FGX 223V

1979 Austin Morris Mini City

Orange Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

14,436 mi
Last recorded14,436 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini City47,767 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGX 223V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini City
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 14,436 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 14,294 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 14,165 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 13,954 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 13,953 miles

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 22 Aug 2018 13,733 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 13,595 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 13,380 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 13,248 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 13,035 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 12,211 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 12,134 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 11,566 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 10,451 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2005 10,314 miles

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

some deterioration in bothside lower shockabsorber bushes

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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FGX 223V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini City in Orange with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 FGX 223V, 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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What year was FGX 223V registered?

FGX 223V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 8 August 1979.

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