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THF 217V

1979 Austin Morris Mini City

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

51,129 mi
Last recorded51,129 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2006
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini City47,767 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTHF 217V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini City
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2006 51,129 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

slight corrosion at front of rear subframe

welding of patch repairs whilst seam welded may be of better quality

Fail 18 Jul 2006 51,111 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

nail in tyre

slight corrosion at front of rear subframe

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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THF 217V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini City in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1979 Austin Morris Mini City models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 47,767 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 THF 217V, 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 47 years old, this Austin Morris Mini City is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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THF 217V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 1 August 1979.

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