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KFT 970X

1981 Austin Morris Mini City

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

94,386 mi
Last recorded94,386 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini City55,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKFT 970X
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini City
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 94,386 miles

Nearside outer sill corroded.

Fail 25 Jan 2017 94,385 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure Nut loose (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure Nut loose (2.7.2b)

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

Nearside outer sill corroded.

Pass 8 Apr 2015 92,206 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 89,608 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 89,607 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 87,502 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2013 87,502 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 Feb 2013 87,496 miles

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

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 87,413 miles

body shell is corroded in various non prescribed areas

Fail 4 Aug 2010 87,408 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Coolant leak

body shell is corroded in various non prescribed areas

Pass 29 Jul 2009 87,255 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 87,239 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Fail 24 Jul 2008 86,683 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 86,683 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 86,307 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 85,852 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 85,852 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jul 2005 85,348 miles

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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KFT 970X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini City in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 KFT 970X, 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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KFT 970X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 4 August 1981.

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