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SBU 756X

1981 Austin Morris Mini City

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,853 mi
Last recorded74,853 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2005
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini City55,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBU 756X
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini City
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2005 74,853 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 74,847 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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SBU 756X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini City in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 SBU 756X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SBU 756X registered?

SBU 756X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 11 August 1981.

Is SBU 756X safe to buy?

The MOT history for SBU 756X shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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