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UCM 599V

1980 Austin Morris Mini City

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

45,219 mi
Last recorded45,219 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini City58,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUCM 599V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini City
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 45,219 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 44,749 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 44,157 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

oil leak(bolts missing o/s lower g/box caseing

Fail 7 Aug 2013 44,157 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

oil leak(bolts missing o/s lower g/box caseing

Pass 28 Aug 2012 43,471 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

drivers seat slightly insecure

Pass 7 Sep 2011 430,222 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 5 Sep 2011 43,020 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 42,352 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 26,208 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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UCM 599V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini City in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1980 Austin Morris Mini City models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 58,257 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 UCM 599V, 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 46 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 UCM 599V registered?

UCM 599V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 1 January 1980.

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