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KVK 790X

1982 Austin Morris Mini City

Black Petrol 1095cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,395 mi
Last recorded99,395 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2013
Typical for 1982 Austin Morris Mini City59,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKVK 790X
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini City
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,095cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2013 99,395 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Sep 2013 99,382 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2012 98,857 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 97,859 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 96,313 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 96,313 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 94,885 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2007 94,637 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 94,636 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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KVK 790X is a 1982 Austin Morris Mini City in Black with a 1,095cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1982 Austin Morris Mini City models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 59,916 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 KVK 790X, 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 44 years old, this Austin Morris Mini City is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KVK 790X is a 1982 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 22 January 1982.

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