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UBH 999W

1981 Austin Morris Mini City

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2021
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,999 mi
Last recorded78,999 miles
Recorded on27 May 2020
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini City55,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUBH 999W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini City
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2020 78,999 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play and inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all vehicle under sealed

n/s c.v boot leaking slightly

slight oil leak

Fail 27 May 2020 78,991 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play and inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all vehicle under sealed

n/s c.v boot leaking slightly

slight oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2017 77,634 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 74,450 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 73,488 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 69,489 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 68,309 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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UBH 999W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini City in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UBH 999W, 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 UBH 999W registered?

UBH 999W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 13 June 1981.

Is UBH 999W safe to buy?

The MOT history for UBH 999W shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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