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OFJ 557W

1981 Austin Morris Mini City

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2014
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

94,183 mi
Last recorded94,183 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2013
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini City55,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFJ 557W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini City
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2013 94,183 miles

Oil leak

floor pan has surface corrosion

Fail 15 Feb 2013 94,183 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

floor pan has surface corrosion

Pass 18 Mar 2011 90,472 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 90,466 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 88,082 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2010 88,082 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2009 88,077 miles

Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

car only fitted with drivers seat at time of test

main power lead resting on exhaust

much corrosion through out structure

Pass 23 Sep 2008 87,045 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2008 87,045 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 82,503 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Battery insecure

Fail 18 Apr 2007 82,496 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Battery insecure

Fail 11 Apr 2007 82,482 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Battery insecure

Pass 15 Jul 2005 80,373 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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OFJ 557W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini City in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 OFJ 557W, 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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OFJ 557W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 5 March 1981.

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