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VGJ 404W

1980 Austin Morris Mini City

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,823 mi
Last recorded48,823 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2012
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini City58,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVGJ 404W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini City
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 19 Jul 2012 48,823 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 41,410 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 34,968 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 128,352 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 23,519 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 18,948 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 9,996 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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VGJ 404W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini City in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1980 Austin Morris Mini City models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 58,257 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 VGJ 404W, 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 46 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 VGJ 404W registered?

VGJ 404W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 18 September 1980.

Is VGJ 404W safe to buy?

The MOT history for VGJ 404W shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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