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MKJ 955W

1980 Austin Morris Mini City

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

67,401 mi
Last recorded67,401 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini City58,257 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMKJ 955W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini City
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 67,401 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 67,389 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 67,069 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 65,429 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 64,885 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 64,507 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 64,153 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 63,182 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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MKJ 955W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini City in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MKJ 955W, 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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What year was MKJ 955W registered?

MKJ 955W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 14 October 1980.

Is MKJ 955W safe to buy?

The MOT history for MKJ 955W shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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