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MBB 867X

1982 Austin Morris Mini City

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,536 mi
Last recorded62,536 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2018
Typical for 1982 Austin Morris Mini City59,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBB 867X
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini City
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2018 62,536 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 17 Feb 2018 62,536 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 May 2015 61,543 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 61,489 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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 Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/f head lamp loose

Pass 2 Dec 2013 60,277 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 60,277 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 60,275 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2010 59,306 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2010 59,306 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Fail 27 Mar 2010 59,286 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 22 May 2008 59,163 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 May 2008 59,163 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 59,062 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 59,044 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2005 56,928 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2005 58,928 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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MBB 867X is a 1982 Austin Morris Mini City in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MBB 867X, 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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MBB 867X is a 1982 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 1 February 1982.

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