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KPJ 447W

1980 Austin Morris Mini City

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,121 mi
Last recorded94,121 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini City58,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKPJ 447W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini City
Year1980
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 94,121 miles

Nearside wiper arm slipping .

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

some front brake imbalance.

Fail 20 Nov 2017 94,119 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative not required until 1986 but if fitted must work. (1.4.B.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

some front brake imbalance.

Pass 25 Nov 2016 90,606 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play required soon (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 90,605 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing forward (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play Required soon (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 84,548 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

tyres slightly proud of the wheel arches

Pass 14 Apr 2015 79,438 miles

Lower Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Not able to read engine number so tested to default limits

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 79,276 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight noise from rear wheel bearings

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 21 Sep 2013 79,276 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight noise from rear wheel bearings

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 68,030 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight noise from front wheel bearings,o/s/rand n/s/f tyre slight perrishing,underside surface corosion.

Pass 9 Jun 2009 64,930 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

centre rear metal brake pipe along subframe corroded. n/s wiper blade poor. steering rack slightly stiff. front brakes binding slightly.

Pass 15 May 2006 61,110 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 60,110 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

both outer sills corroding

both rear shock absorbers weeping

exhaust mountings broken and exhaust now supported by wire

offside front outer sill corroded and holed - not in a prescribed area

offside front shock absorber weeping

slight play at both front wheel bearings

slight play at both rear wheel bearings

start of corrosion at rear sub frame

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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KPJ 447W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini City in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KPJ 447W, 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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KPJ 447W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 27 September 1980.

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