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MGP 362V

1979 Austin Morris Mini City

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

78,257 mi
Last recorded78,257 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2023
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini City47,767 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGP 362V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini City
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2023 78,257 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

underside of vehicle under-sealed

Pass 23 Jan 2021 77,375 miles

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

underside of vehicle heavily under-sealed

Pass 25 Jul 2019 77,264 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive dampness all over (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 77,264 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive dampness all over (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 77,127 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

windscreen scratched

Fail 26 Jun 2017 77,115 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

windscreen scratched

Pass 24 Jun 2016 76,663 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 75,977 miles

body work has areas of corrosion/rust appearing throughout

front exhaust mounting worn

Fail 27 Nov 2013 75,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

body work has areas of corrosion/rust appearing throughout

front exhaust mounting worn

Pass 30 Jul 2012 71,966 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

OSF lower and NSF Upper ball joint rubbers perished

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 70,844 miles

Floor and sill corrosion

Fuel pipe poorly mounted

Incorrectly fitted seat belts

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear lamps and front indicator lamps discoloured

Fail 23 Aug 2011 70,844 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Floor and sill corrosion

Fuel pipe poorly mounted

Incorrectly fitted seat belts

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear lamps and front indicator lamps discoloured

Pass 15 Oct 2009 86,000 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Slight wiper marks on screen

Fail 15 Oct 2009 86,000 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Slight wiper marks on screen

Pass 1 Sep 2008 86,000 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 27 Aug 2008 86,000 miles

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

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Jan 2007 86,000 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front grill missing headlight rims missing passeenger seat missing

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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MGP 362V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini City in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1979 Austin Morris Mini City models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 47,767 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 MGP 362V, 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 47 years old, this Austin Morris Mini City is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MGP 362V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 1 September 1979.

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