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OJF 347W

1981 Austin Morris Mini City

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,758 mi
Last recorded40,758 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini City55,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOJF 347W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini City
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2023 40,758 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 60,548 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 60,548 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure rear rubber mounting bolts loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 59,983 miles

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake hose rubbing on front tie bar but damaged yet

Pass 26 Jun 2018 57,828 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 54,834 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 54,834 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 52,706 miles

amber rear number plate fitted at time of test however black and white number plate in boot

original rear light fitted at re test

stick on black number plate on bonnet and white one secured with cable ties on grill

Fail 26 Jul 2016 52,704 miles

Nearside Front Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

amber rear number plate fitted at time of test however black and white number plate in boot

stick on black number plate on bonnet and white one secured with cable ties on grill

Fail 16 Jul 2016 52,666 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing bottom ball joint (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check stretches a brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering locking device insecure track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod insecure locking nut loose (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 47% (3.7.B.5b)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both inner (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

floor covered in underseal

slight oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2015 49,572 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 30 Jul 2015 49,570 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 49,080 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 48,174 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 44,844 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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OJF 347W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini City in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OJF 347W, 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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OJF 347W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 5 January 1981.

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