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LMD 741W

1981 Austin Morris Mini City

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,980 mi
Last recorded114,980 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2013
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini City55,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLMD 741W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini City
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2013 114,980 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 114,980 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 11,058 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 7,874 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number pate damaged

hazard lights flashing fast to limits

nearside wiper blade not clearing 100%

offside and nearside rear child seats fitted

steering colum has slight movement

Fail 9 May 2011 7,845 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front number pate damaged

hazard lights flashing fast to limits

nearside wiper blade not clearing 100%

offside and nearside rear child seats fitted

steering colum has slight movement

Pass 4 May 2010 4,137 miles

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

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

front number plate damaged

tyre sizes 145/80r10

Pass 15 May 2009 770 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front slight steering rack play

Fail 13 May 2009 759 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front slight steering rack play

unable to check any movement nearside front due to excess ball joint movement

Pass 9 Nov 2007 98,401 miles

ENGINE HAS VERY BAD OIL LEAK!

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

both front brake hoses close to tie-rod bars

rear fog lamp not of high density(converted reverse light)

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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LMD 741W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini City in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LMD 741W, 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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LMD 741W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 19 March 1981.

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