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OAP 855W

1981 Austin Morris Mini City

Cream Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2022
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

66,102 mi
Last recorded66,102 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2021
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini City55,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAP 855W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini City
Year1981
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2021 66,102 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 66,102 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2012 3,099 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 3,099 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 2,262 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 78,725 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all tyres slightly perished

Fail 5 Nov 2009 78,725 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 4 Nov 2008 74,206 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres perishing on side walls

offside front floor pan has slight corrosion

Fail 3 Nov 2008 74,174 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres perishing on side walls

offside front floor pan has slight corrosion

Pass 8 Nov 2007 74,392 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 74,392 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

FRONT BULK HEAD CORRODED REAR SUB FRAMECORRODED FRONT BRAKE PIPES CORRODED O/S N/S OUTER SILLS CORRODED ALL FLOOR PANS CORRODED

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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OAP 855W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini City in Cream with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 OAP 855W, 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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OAP 855W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 14 May 1981.

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