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KTH 128X

1981 Austin Morris Mini City

Blue Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

2,364 mi
Last recorded2,364 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini City55,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKTH 128X
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini City
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 2,364 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 2,350 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 2,338 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 2,078 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 2,066 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 1,874 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 1,282 miles

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

x4 tyres sidewalls cracked but not showing ply/cords

Fail 7 Feb 2017 1,282 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

x4 tyres sidewalls cracked but not showing ply/cords

Pass 10 Feb 2016 1,150 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 807 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 807 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 88 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 45 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 5 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 1 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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KTH 128X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini City in Blue with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 KTH 128X, 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 KTH 128X registered?

KTH 128X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 1 August 1981.

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