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RNJ 267X

1982 Austin Morris Mini City

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

35,414 mi
Last recorded35,414 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2010
Typical for 1982 Austin Morris Mini City59,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNJ 267X
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini City
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2010 35,414 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 28,230 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 28,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 May 2008 27,554 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 27,554 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Fail 8 Jan 2008 27,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 27,443 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 27,285 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 27,285 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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RNJ 267X is a 1982 Austin Morris Mini City in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1982 Austin Morris Mini City models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 59,916 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 RNJ 267X, 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 44 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 RNJ 267X registered?

RNJ 267X is a 1982 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 27 January 1982.

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