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MGK 559Y

1983 Austin Morris Mini City

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,163 mi
Last recorded47,163 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGK 559Y
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini City
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2018 47,163 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 3 May 2017 47,143 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 47,139 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering lower wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 May 2016 47,035 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 46,987 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 46,961 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 46,858 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 46,575 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

rear subframe corroded both sides

Pass 19 Mar 2012 45,435 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

steering arm o/s minor play

Fail 12 Mar 2012 45,428 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

steering arm o/s minor play

Pass 6 Apr 2011 44,396 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 42,351 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 42,348 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 41,215 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 41,180 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 38,901 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 35,038 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 31,402 miles

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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MGK 559Y is a 1983 Austin Morris Mini City in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MGK 559Y, 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 43 years old, this Austin Morris Mini City is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MGK 559Y is a 1983 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 20 January 1983.

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