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OWB 418X

1981 Austin Morris Mini City

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

9,987 mi
Last recorded9,987 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini City55,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOWB 418X
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini City
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 9,987 miles

Offside Rear Sill has rusty area

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

steering too tight

Fail 13 Sep 2017 9,975 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Sill has rusty area

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

steering too tight

Pass 22 Jul 2016 9,445 miles

front windscreen wipers slow to start but working

offside front and rear front subframe rubber mounts in poor condition

Fail 8 Jul 2016 9,445 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre mount missing (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering column locking device missing lower pinch bolt missing (2.1.6)

front windscreen wipers slow to start but working

offside front and rear front subframe rubber mounts in poor condition

Pass 24 Aug 2009 77,933 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 77,845 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Sub-frame cracked (2.4.G.1)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f tyre wall and tread cut, but not deep enough to reach ply or cord

o/s and n/s front seat securing hooks need adjusting

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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OWB 418X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini City in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 OWB 418X, 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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OWB 418X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 1 October 1981.

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