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SVO 987X

1982 Austin Morris Mini City

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

15,660 mi
Last recorded15,660 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 1982 Austin Morris Mini City59,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSVO 987X
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini City
Year1982
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 15,660 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2024 15,659 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2023 15,654 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 15,654 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2022 15,650 miles

Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

welded repairs to inner and outer sills and floor pans

Fail 8 Jun 2022 15,650 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

welded repairs to inner and outer sills and floor pans

Pass 10 Jun 2021 15,644 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 15,644 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive note engine rough running fault (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 15,634 miles

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 17 Jun 2019 15,620 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively All (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 15,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively All (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 15,615 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 15,614 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2017 15,610 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 15,605 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 15,601 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 15,596 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 15,592 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 15,592 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 15,580 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 15,573 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 15,570 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 15,570 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 15,558 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 15,556 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 1 Jun 2009 15,552 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 15,552 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 15,517 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 15,517 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 15,512 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 15,485 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 15,483 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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SVO 987X is a 1982 Austin Morris Mini City in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 SVO 987X, 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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SVO 987X is a 1982 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 16 February 1982.

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