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VKJ 994X

1981 Austin Morris Mini City

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

42,777 mi
Last recorded42,777 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini City55,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVKJ 994X
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini City
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2019 42,777 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 41,584 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 40,608 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 40,560 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 38,947 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Pass 14 Oct 2015 38,702 miles

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

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 13 Oct 2014 37,667 miles

fuel pipe corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2014 37,667 miles

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

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2013 37,335 miles

o/s/r tyre has cracks in tread

various areas of underbody corrosion

Pass 19 Oct 2012 36,156 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 36,150 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 35,821 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 35,778 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 35,265 miles

front number plate damaged

Fail 10 Apr 2010 35,220 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front number plate damaged

offside front shock absorber weak

Pass 18 Apr 2009 33,926 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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VKJ 994X 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 68.8%.

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 VKJ 994X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VKJ 994X registered?

VKJ 994X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 1 December 1981.

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