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MUD 509W

1981 Austin Morris Mini City

Maroon Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,094 mi
Last recorded20,094 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2008
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini City55,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMUD 509W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini City
Year1981
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2008 20,094 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

light corrosion on body

slight play in rear radius arms

Fail 18 Mar 2008 20,010 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 20,006 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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MUD 509W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini City in Maroon with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MUD 509W, 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 MUD 509W registered?

MUD 509W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 27 March 1981.

Is MUD 509W safe to buy?

The MOT history for MUD 509W shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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