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KOY 428V

1980 Austin Morris Mini City

Grey Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

36,377 mi
Last recorded36,377 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2015
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini City58,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKOY 428V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini City
Year1980
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2015 36,377 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 34,766 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 31,701 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 31,701 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 27,088 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 27,088 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

ADVISED n/s/f tyre cracks on outer side wall

Pass 23 Apr 2008 25,737 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 25,737 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 24,417 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 24,417 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

fumes smelt under bonnet

Pass 3 Apr 2006 22,980 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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KOY 428V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini City in Grey with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1980 Austin Morris Mini City models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 58,257 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 KOY 428V, 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 46 years old, this Austin Morris Mini City is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KOY 428V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 1 February 1980.

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