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OAH 358V

1980 Austin Morris Mini City

White Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

40,497 mi
Last recorded40,497 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2015
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini City58,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAH 358V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini City
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2015 40,497 miles

1.slight play in n/s front wheel bearing 2.oil leaks 3.n/s rear tyre worn on outer edges and slightly perrished 4.o/s front tyre getting low on outer edge

Fail 7 Apr 2015 40,491 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front 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 Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

1.slight play in n/s front wheel bearing 2.oil leaks 3.n/s rear tyre worn on outer edges and slightly perrished 4.o/s front tyre getting low on outer edge

Pass 29 Nov 2013 39,828 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 36,359 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 74,963 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

front brake discs slight corrosion

nearside front brake backplate missing

Fail 25 Apr 2007 74,963 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

discs slight corrosion

nearside front brake backplate missing

Pass 13 Jan 2006 6,613 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 6,613 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling has an inadequately locked flange bolt (2.4.G.6c)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling has an inadequately locked flange bolt (2.4.G.6c)

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

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

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

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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OAH 358V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini City in White with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 OAH 358V, 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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OAH 358V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 1 May 1980.

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