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GHW 795X

1981 Austin Morris Mini City

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,343 mi
Last recorded92,343 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2009
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini City55,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGHW 795X
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini City
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2009 92,343 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

body very rusty,battery tray holed

carb flooding slightly?

slight smoke from exhaust on start up?

Fail 23 Apr 2009 92,342 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Upper Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

body very rusty,battery tray holed

carb flooding slightly?

Pass 19 Apr 2008 89,871 miles

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

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

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

nearside and offside floor corroded but not excessive

Fail 7 Apr 2008 89,871 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

nearside and offside floor corroded but not excessive

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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GHW 795X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini City in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 Austin Morris Mini City models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 55,006 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 GHW 795X, 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 45 years old, this Austin Morris Mini City is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GHW 795X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 3 October 1981.

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