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VDV 984X

1982 Austin Morris Mini City

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

2,442 mi
Last recorded2,442 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 1982 Austin Morris Mini City59,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVDV 984X
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini City
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 2,442 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 2,442 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 99,561 miles

oil leak from engine

rear exhaust has a slight leak

Fail 14 May 2018 99,555 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

oil leak from engine

rear exhaust has a slight leak

Pass 8 May 2017 94,098 miles

Nearside Rear tyre bold on inner edge

Pass 18 Apr 2016 93,588 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 93,588 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 86,646 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 86,646 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

fuel pipe perished under carb

handbrake linkage/cable rubbing on exhaust

Pass 24 Jul 2013 82,700 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

fog light intermittent

Pass 3 Aug 2012 76,960 miles

column switch gear loose

Fail 23 Jul 2012 76,952 miles

Front Upper Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

column switch gear loose

Pass 27 Jul 2011 69,703 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 68,628 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

centre exhaust mount split

o/s inner cv boot insecure

wear showing in n/s end of steering rack

Pass 17 Jul 2009 68,628 miles

centre exhaust mount split

o/s inner cv boot insecure

wear showing in n/s end of steering rack

Pass 27 Jun 2008 64,504 miles

travel on h/brake

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

Fail 24 Jun 2008 64,502 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

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

travel on h/brake

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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VDV 984X is a 1982 Austin Morris Mini City in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 VDV 984X, 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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VDV 984X is a 1982 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 5 February 1982.

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