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KAB 724X

1982 Austin Morris Mini City

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2013
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,497 mi
Last recorded88,497 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2012
Typical for 1982 Austin Morris Mini City59,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAB 724X
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini City
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2012 88,497 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 Apr 2012 88,482 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 85,534 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside cv boot slight weep on end fixing

Fail 21 Mar 2011 85,533 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside cv boot slight weep on end fixing

Pass 25 Mar 2010 86,964 miles

Offside Front Radius arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 Mar 2010 86,961 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Steering wheel retaining device missing (2.1.6)

Offside Front Radius arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (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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KAB 724X is a 1982 Austin Morris Mini City in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 KAB 724X, 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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KAB 724X is a 1982 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 1 April 1982.

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