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NYJ 406W

1981 Austin Morris Mini City

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

15,444 mi
Last recorded15,444 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2021
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini City55,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNYJ 406W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini City
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2021 15,444 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn inner one in the subframe on upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch at bottom (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 14,325 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub frame corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake effort low 60% / slight pull to offside

Pass 9 Sep 2019 13,296 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 12,201 miles

brake pedal rubber split

light corrosion to outer sills

offside front door step corroded

washers poor

Pass 11 Aug 2017 10,845 miles

exhaust poor condition rusty

Fail 24 Nov 2016 10,787 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front subframe off side rear mount badly split / rusted (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired off side front floor area (2.4.A.3)

rear floor rusting around rear subframe rear mounts

Pass 11 Nov 2015 7,089 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 5,961 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 5,949 miles

Nearside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 5,872 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 5,349 miles

rear exhaust mounting poor condition

wipers in poor condition

Pass 29 Nov 2011 4,902 miles

Oil leak

exhaust mountings in poor condition

offside front suspension joint boot loose

Pass 4 Dec 2010 4,105 miles

front brake imbalance

Fail 1 Dec 2010 4,105 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)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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NYJ 406W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini City in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NYJ 406W, 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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NYJ 406W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 24 April 1981.

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