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MWG 605X

1981 Austin Morris Mini City

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

91,701 mi
Last recorded91,701 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini City55,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMWG 605X
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini City
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 91,701 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 82,789 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 82,789 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 75,522 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 75,511 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 74,962 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 74,943 miles

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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MWG 605X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini City in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MWG 605X, 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 MWG 605X registered?

MWG 605X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 1 August 1981.

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