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LPC 198W

1980 Austin Morris Mini City

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

64,472 mi
Last recorded64,472 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini City58,257 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLPC 198W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini City
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 64,472 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 62,860 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both fronts are perished (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both rears are perished (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 62,860 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both fronts are perished (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both rears are perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 62,015 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear fuel cap rubber slighlty perished cracking on edge

Fail 16 Feb 2019 62,009 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear fuel cap rubber slighlty perished cracking on edge

Pass 13 Feb 2018 60,516 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 59,046 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 56,324 miles

FLOOR PANS CORRODED BUT NOT HOLED

Pass 20 Feb 2015 53,451 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 53,501 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

both front tyres perished

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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LPC 198W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini City in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LPC 198W, 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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What year was LPC 198W registered?

LPC 198W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 8 September 1980.

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