MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
9,987 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Sill has rusty area
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
steering too tight
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
front windscreen wipers slow to start but working
offside front and rear front subframe rubber mounts in poor condition
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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