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TFH 722X

1981 Austin Morris Mini City

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

45,460 mi
Last recorded45,460 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini City55,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTFH 722X
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini City
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 45,460 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 45,333 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 45,154 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 44,948 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 44,938 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 44,607 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 43,916 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 43,535 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 42,982 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 42,687 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 41,384 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 40,825 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 40,482 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 40,061 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 39,305 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 38,985 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 38,985 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 38,513 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 38,284 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 37,150 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 37,150 miles

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2006 36,868 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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TFH 722X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini City in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 TFH 722X, 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 TFH 722X registered?

TFH 722X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 3 September 1981.

Is TFH 722X safe to buy?

The MOT history for TFH 722X shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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