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OEW 461X

1981 Austin Morris Mini City

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2022
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,413 mi
Last recorded49,413 miles
Recorded on7 May 2021
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini City55,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOEW 461X
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini City
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2021 49,413 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2010 48,502 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2010 48,499 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 47,300 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 44,142 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 40,234 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 34,210 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 34,210 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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OEW 461X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini City in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OEW 461X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OEW 461X registered?

OEW 461X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is OEW 461X safe to buy?

The MOT history for OEW 461X shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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