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TDH 829W

1981 Austin Morris Mini City

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,230 mi
Last recorded93,230 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2010
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini City55,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTDH 829W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini City
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2010 93,230 miles

rear brake pipe slightly corroded

slight play in both rear radius arms

Pass 10 Mar 2009 91,195 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 86,661 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 86,625 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear Sub-frame worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Jan 2006 86,572 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

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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TDH 829W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini City in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TDH 829W, 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 TDH 829W registered?

TDH 829W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 9 April 1981.

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