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KYY 791X

1981 Austin Morris Mini City

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

47,037 mi
Last recorded47,037 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini City55,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKYY 791X
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini City
Year1981
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021 47,037 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 47,034 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2018 47,031 miles

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2018 47,021 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corrosion in prescribed area on sill step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2008 47,004 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2007 46,950 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 46,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2006 46,908 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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KYY 791X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini City in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 KYY 791X, 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 KYY 791X registered?

KYY 791X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 3 November 1981.

Is KYY 791X safe to buy?

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