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MMU 857X

1981 Austin Morris Mini City

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

65,053 mi
Last recorded65,053 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini City55,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMMU 857X
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini City
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 65,053 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 65,001 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 65,001 miles

Central Front Outer Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 64,965 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2019 64,964 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Boot lid corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 64,897 miles

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 64,897 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 64,745 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 64,609 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 64,475 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 64,194 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 64,194 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 63,897 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 63,897 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fail 6 Feb 2012 63,671 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Outer Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 63,671 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 63,432 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 63,235 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 63,235 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 62,942 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 62,591 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 62,591 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 62,321 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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MMU 857X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini City in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1981 Austin Morris Mini City models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 55,006 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 MMU 857X, 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 45 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 MMU 857X registered?

MMU 857X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 3 September 1981.

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