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OWV 325X

1981 Austin Morris Mini City

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

19,495 mi
Last recorded19,495 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2022
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini City55,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOWV 325X
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini City
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2022 19,495 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 302 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

o/s and n/s outer sills corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2019 97,987 miles

o/s outer sill corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2019 97,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

o/s outer sill corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2018 94,361 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 94,324 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 90,182 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 87,716 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 87,716 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 83,951 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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OWV 325X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini City in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OWV 325X, 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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What year was OWV 325X registered?

OWV 325X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is OWV 325X safe to buy?

The MOT history for OWV 325X shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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