MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,482 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front corroded around headlamp/wing
Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated knuckle joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Lower valance slightly corroded
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect x2 (5.3.2 (d))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all four showing age/perished/splitting (5.3.2 (c))
vehicle underside heavily undersealed including all brake and suspension /subframes and components
Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front corrosion around headlamp
Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Rear lower valance slightly corroded
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 wiper blades (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door step panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front corroded around headlamp
Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush x2 shock absorbers (5.3.2 (c))
Rear valance panel slightly corroded
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
fuel joiner hose perished
Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
fuel joiner hose perished
How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini City?
Based on 4,981 MOT tests across 672 vehicles.
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TVM 265X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini City in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 TVM 265X, 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 TVM 265X registered?
TVM 265X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 1 October 1981.
Is TVM 265X safe to buy?
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