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HMB 785X

1981 Austin Morris Mini City

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

67,506 mi
Last recorded67,506 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini City55,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHMB 785X
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini City
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 67,506 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2025 67,498 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 65,138 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 65,129 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 65,119 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 65,101 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 65,096 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. both (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brakes requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Offside Front hub loose on splines

Rear brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Rear parking requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 22 Apr 2013 65,030 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 65,030 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 64,953 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 64,935 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 64,935 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2007 63,722 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 63,722 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 61,878 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2006 61,875 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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HMB 785X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini City in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HMB 785X, 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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What year was HMB 785X registered?

HMB 785X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 17 September 1981.

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