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TGV 457X

1981 Austin Morris Mini City

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

19 mi
Last recorded19 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2019
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini City55,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGV 457X
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini City
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2019 19 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All ()

Pass 3 Nov 2016 99,513 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

sills slightly corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2016 99,513 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

sills slightly corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2015 98,855 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 98,855 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc both sides front (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 92,843 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 90,265 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 90,245 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 12 Apr 2013 90,245 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 29 Mar 2012 89,821 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (1.3.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 89,821 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 88,618 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 88,618 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 88,183 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 3 Nov 2009 88,179 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2008 87,648 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 86,991 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 86,076 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 86,076 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 84,954 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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TGV 457X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini City in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 TGV 457X, 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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TGV 457X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 16 September 1981.

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