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UTA 502X

1981 Austin Morris Mini City

Red Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

12,002 mi
Last recorded12,002 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2014
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini City55,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUTA 502X
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini City
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2014 12,002 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 17,249 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 17,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 17,250 miles

Roughness in n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 5 Apr 2012 17,249 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Roughness in n/s/f wheel bearing

Slight bind on o/s/r brake

Pass 31 Mar 2011 15,541 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 13,278 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 13,278 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2006 3,673 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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UTA 502X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini City in Red with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UTA 502X, 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 UTA 502X registered?

UTA 502X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 1 October 1981.

Is UTA 502X safe to buy?

The MOT history for UTA 502X shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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