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ORT 49W

1980 Austin Morris Mini City

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

60,335 mi
Last recorded60,335 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini City58,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationORT 49W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini City
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 60,335 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 60,128 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 60,084 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 60,039 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 59,953 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 59,736 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Sep 2015 59,628 miles

oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2014 59,355 miles

front brakes slight bind

Pass 7 Aug 2013 59,005 miles

bothside front wiper blade -smearing screen - should replace.

engine leak oil.

nearside rear brake binding slightly.

rear exhaust tail pipe deteriorating.

Pass 30 Aug 2012 58,751 miles

bothside front head lamp lights output slightly reduced.

Fail 29 Aug 2012 58,750 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both number plate lights are dim, should replace.

bothside front head lamp lights output slightly reduced.

Pass 2 Sep 2011 58,257 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 58,212 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 57,399 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 55,507 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 54,052 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 52,976 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 51,401 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 51,401 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2005 50,145 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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ORT 49W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini City in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 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 ORT 49W, 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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What year was ORT 49W registered?

ORT 49W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 6 October 1980.

Is ORT 49W safe to buy?

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