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KGL 517W

1981 Austin Morris Mini City

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

59,542 mi
Last recorded59,542 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2013
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini City55,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKGL 517W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini City
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2013 59,542 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 57,189 miles

Slight movement where rear sub-frame mounts to the vehicle.

Fail 12 Apr 2012 57,189 miles

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

Slight movement where rear sub-frame mounts to the vehicle.

Pass 23 Nov 2010 56,845 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

underseal applied underside,pipes etc

Fail 22 Nov 2010 56,841 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

eng runs weak mixture

underseal applied underside,pipes etc

Pass 17 Oct 2008 88,409 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 88,409 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

both front tyres cracked and perished

Pass 8 Jun 2006 88,153 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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KGL 517W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini City in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 KGL 517W, 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 KGL 517W registered?

KGL 517W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 5 June 1981.

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