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MUY 68X

1981 Austin Morris Mini City

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

20,560 mi
Last recorded20,560 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini City55,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMUY 68X
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini City
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 20,560 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 19,933 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 19,389 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 18,771 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 18,197 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 17,612 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 16,484 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 15,549 miles

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

slight bind to n/s front & o/s rear wheels ,detected at wheels only not during rbt

Fail 3 Apr 2012 15,522 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in the steering rack, especially at the offside. Would advise investigation.

Pass 23 Mar 2011 14,308 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside front track rod end dust cover split

Pass 15 Jan 2010 13,161 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 13,112 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 13,107 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 25 Nov 2006 13,093 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 13,086 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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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MUY 68X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini City in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MUY 68X, 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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MUY 68X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 11 August 1981.

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