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JAF 84W

1981 Austin Morris Mini City

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

28,096 mi
Last recorded28,096 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini City55,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAF 84W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini City
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 28,096 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pedal anti slip provision worn

windscreen is marked not damaged

Pass 14 Mar 2017 26,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pedal anti-slip provision worn

windscreen is marked not damaged

Pass 5 Mar 2016 25,036 miles

centre exhaust mounting broken

Fail 3 Mar 2016 25,036 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Fuel pipe leaking to rear (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

centre exhaust mounting broken

Pass 9 Mar 2015 20,315 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear tyre slighty worn on outer edge.

Fail 5 Mar 2015 20,306 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear tyre slighty worn on outer edge.

Pass 25 Feb 2014 18,807 miles

Brake pedal anti slip slighty worn.

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 18 Feb 2014 18,800 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brake pedal anti slip slighty worn.

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 May 2012 16,263 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 16,263 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 17 May 2011 15,350 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 14,350 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 49,177 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 49,168 miles

Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

road wheel rim damaged o/s front

Pass 27 Apr 2007 46,523 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2005 42,236 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2005 42,236 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s rear tyre sidewall perrished

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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JAF 84W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini City in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 JAF 84W, 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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JAF 84W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 27 March 1981.

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