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UNB 711X

1981 Austin Morris Mini City

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,657 mi
Last recorded55,657 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini City55,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUNB 711X
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini City
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 55,657 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 55,604 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 55,302 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 55,290 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 55,287 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2013 52,353 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 52,351 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 52,351 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 52,349 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 52,347 miles

rear fuel pipe cracked

Fail 19 Mar 2010 52,347 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear fuel pipe cracked

Pass 23 Mar 2009 52,347 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 52,346 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 52,344 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 52,340 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 52,340 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Outer Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Outer Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (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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UNB 711X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini City in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UNB 711X, 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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UNB 711X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 14 October 1981.

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