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OAC 229W

1980 Austin Morris Mini City

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

1,770 mi
Last recorded1,770 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini City58,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAC 229W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini City
Year1980
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 1,770 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 558 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 342 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 274 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 227 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 38 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 10 May 2010 29,414 miles

Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 9 May 2009 26,455 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 25,680 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 21,912 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 21,908 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Sep 2005 21,187 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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OAC 229W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini City in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1980 Austin Morris Mini City models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 58,257 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 OAC 229W, 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 46 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 OAC 229W registered?

OAC 229W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 7 August 1980.

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