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LUE 339V

1980 Austin Morris Mini City

White Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

91,513 mi
Last recorded91,513 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini City58,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLUE 339V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini City
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2023 91,513 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 91,511 miles

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

Nearside Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame likely to become detached sub-frame mount (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Rubber split (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened sub-frame mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 91,468 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Sep 2021 91,456 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Sep 2020 91,445 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 91,426 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 91,398 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 91,358 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 91,330 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 91,248 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 91,244 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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LUE 339V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini City in White with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LUE 339V, 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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LUE 339V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 1 March 1980.

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