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FHK 658Y

1982 Austin Morris Mini City

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

60,712 mi
Last recorded60,712 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2021
Typical for 1982 Austin Morris Mini City59,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFHK 658Y
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini City
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2021 60,712 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper suspension arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower suspension arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle has corrosion at boot floor area

Fail 2 Dec 2021 60,712 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper suspension arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower suspension arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle has corrosion at boot floor area

Pass 9 Dec 2020 58,649 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle body has slight corrosion

Fail 7 Dec 2020 58,635 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle body has slight corrosion

Pass 6 Jun 2019 58,061 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 57,473 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 56,758 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

all four tyres slightly perished on outer edge

Fail 19 Apr 2017 56,751 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

all four tyres slightly perished on outer edge

Pass 20 Apr 2016 55,802 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 53,745 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 53,745 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 49,587 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 42,111 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 42,082 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Fail 10 Mar 2011 41,966 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 41,814 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 41,814 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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FHK 658Y is a 1982 Austin Morris Mini City in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FHK 658Y, 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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FHK 658Y is a 1982 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 20 September 1982.

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