CarVerify

Free Car Check

NRL 302X

1982 Austin Morris Mini City

Red Petrol 1275cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,527 mi
Last recorded78,527 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2013
Typical for 1982 Austin Morris Mini City59,916 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Austin Morris
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationNRL 302X
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini City
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2013 78,527 miles

both sides front floor panels corroded it is advised that this is repaired

vehicle engine and suspension heavily modified

Fail 4 Oct 2013 78,527 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both sides front floor panels corroded it is advised that this is repaired

vehicle engine and suspension heavily modified

Pass 29 Sep 2012 68,538 miles

Coolant leak

brakes seem to pull slightly to the nearside

check tracking

vehicle suspension and sub frames highly modified but all to a satisfactory standard standard

Fail 4 May 2012 67,569 miles

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

suspension and sub frames have been modified

Pass 13 May 2011 63,488 miles

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

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

front and rear suspension professionally modified

offside rear fog lamp slightly dull

Fail 12 May 2011 63,468 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front and rear suspension professionally modified

Pass 27 Jan 2010 111,073 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

front and rear suspension and sub frames professionally modified

it is advised that the offside front seat mount nuts, bolts and washers area exchanged for heavier duty replacments

Fail 27 Jan 2010 111,073 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

front and rear suspension and sub frames professionally modified

it is advised that the offside front seat mount nuts, bolts and washers area exchanged for heavier duty replacments

Fail 16 Dec 2009 110,916 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

front and rear sub frames and suspension professionally modified

Pass 22 Aug 2008 103,474 miles

front and rear suspension modified

front sub frame removed

nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge

rear sub frame modified

Fail 13 Aug 2008 103,195 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

front and rear suspension modified

front sub frame removed

nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge

rear sub frame modified

Pass 24 Jul 2007 96,930 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 96,890 miles

Lower Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

Nearside Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 28,856 miles

engine and suspension have been modified

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
Full Austin Morris Mini City reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

NRL 302X is a 1982 Austin Morris Mini City in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1982 Austin Morris Mini City models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 59,916 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 NRL 302X, 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 44 years old, this Austin Morris Mini City is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NRL 302X?

You can check the full history of NRL 302X by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was NRL 302X registered?

NRL 302X is a 1982 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 1 May 1982.

Is NRL 302X safe to buy?

The MOT history for NRL 302X shows 14 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NRL 302X have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on NRL 302X. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.