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TVM 265X

1981 Austin Morris Mini City

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,482 mi
Last recorded70,482 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini City55,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTVM 265X
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini City
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 70,482 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 70,039 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2021 70,029 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 69,703 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 69,703 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 69,189 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 68,147 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 66,841 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 65,653 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 65,652 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 64,536 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 64,102 miles

fuel joiner hose perished

Fail 27 Sep 2007 64,101 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 62,414 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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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.

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