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LYY 203X

1982 Austin Morris Mini City

Purple Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

73,266 mi
Last recorded73,266 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 1982 Austin Morris Mini City59,916 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYY 203X
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini City
Year1982
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 73,266 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 73,198 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 72,858 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 72,858 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Direction indicator not working both (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 72,620 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 72,617 miles

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 71,518 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 71,513 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 70,989 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 70,981 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 70,279 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 70,276 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 68,815 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 68,811 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 67,298 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 67,292 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Fail 19 Mar 2009 64,954 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 64,954 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 62,990 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 62,990 miles

Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 60,381 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 60,378 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 57,241 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 57,241 miles

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

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

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

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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LYY 203X is a 1982 Austin Morris Mini City in Purple with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 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 LYY 203X, 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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LYY 203X is a 1982 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 2 February 1982.

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