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VBJ 471X

1982 Austin Morris Mini City

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

59,785 mi
Last recorded59,785 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 1982 Austin Morris Mini City59,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBJ 471X
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini City
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 59,785 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2017 59,777 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inside vehicle (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outside vehicle (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2016 59,684 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.A.1)

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 28 Oct 2015 58,179 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 58,165 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fail 29 May 2015 58,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 30 May 2014 58,166 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

general corrosion for age of vehicle

slight un evan brake application

Fail 21 May 2014 57,162 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same shape (1.7.6)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

general corrosion for age of vehicle

slight un evan brake application

Pass 18 Apr 2013 56,779 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 56,764 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

vehicle presented for test with no rear seats or seat belts fitted in vehicle

Pass 5 Mar 2012 52,818 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 52,100 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 52,038 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 52,038 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 54,612 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 54,612 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Lower engine tie rod bracket broken.

Pass 19 Jun 2007 51,262 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 51,254 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 50,922 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 50,922 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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VBJ 471X is a 1982 Austin Morris Mini City in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VBJ 471X, 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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VBJ 471X is a 1982 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 21 January 1982.

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