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UMX 736X

1982 Austin Morris Mini City

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

54,598 mi
Last recorded54,598 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 1982 Austin Morris Mini City59,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUMX 736X
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini City
Year1982
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 54,598 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 54,451 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 54,338 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 54,279 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

slight oil leak from engine area

Pass 8 Mar 2018 53,872 miles

Both rear tyres are perished

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Mar 2018 53,872 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear tyres are perished

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Mar 2017 53,202 miles

Oil leak ()

drivers seat worn

Fail 10 Mar 2017 53,202 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak ()

drivers seat worn

Pass 11 Mar 2016 50,936 miles

Nearside Front seat mountings non standard

Offside Front seat mountings non standard

Fail 26 Feb 2016 50,933 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings hub fixing point (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front seat mountings non standard

Offside Front seat mountings non standard

Fail 5 May 2015 49,973 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

bonnet release handle not fixed

bumpers not fitted

front valance damaged

led number plate and rear fog lights fitted

n/s/f brake lag-24%

n/s/f floor poorly patched

n/s/r brake lag-27%

non standard alloy wheels and front seats fitted

rear brakes noisy

Pass 5 May 2015 49,973 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

bonnet release handle not fixed

bumpers not fitted

front valance damaged

led number plate and rear fog lights fitted

n/s/f brake lag-24%

n/s/f floor poorly patched

n/s/r brake lag-27%

non standard alloy wheels and front seats fitted

rear brakes noisy

Pass 31 Jan 2014 49,688 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

after market body kit fitted

aftermarket front seats fitted

aftermarket wheels fitted

front brake hoses slightly twisted

headlamp patterns poor

patches in front floor poor

rear subframe patched

Fail 30 Jan 2014 49,633 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

after market body kit fitted

aftermarket front seats fitted(wind forward backs not tilt)

aftermarket wheels fitted

bonnet and front grill not fitted at time of test

bumpers not fitted

front brake hoses slightly twisted

headlamp patterns poor

patches in front floor poor

rear subframe patched

Pass 3 Aug 2011 49,529 miles

nearside & offside front tyres badly deteriorated

offside & nearside rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 22 Jul 2011 49,518 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

nearside & offside front tyres badly deteriorated

offside & nearside rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 3 Oct 2005 47,316 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 30 Sep 2005 47,311 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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UMX 736X is a 1982 Austin Morris Mini City in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1982 Austin Morris Mini City models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 59,916 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 UMX 736X, 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 44 years old, this Austin Morris Mini City is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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UMX 736X is a 1982 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 15 June 1982.

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