MOT Status
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54,817 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (2.4.G.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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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FOD 38V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini City in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 FOD 38V, 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 FOD 38V registered?
FOD 38V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 1 August 1979.
Is FOD 38V safe to buy?
The MOT history for FOD 38V shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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