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VKJ 999X

1981 Austin Morris Mini City

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

11,338 mi
Last recorded11,338 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini City55,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVKJ 999X
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini City
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 11,338 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 11,279 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 11,171 miles

Nearside Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 10,856 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 10,856 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 10,832 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2017 10,832 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 10,748 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2016 10,747 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 9,718 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 9,718 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 5,969 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 9,035 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 999X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini City in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 999X, 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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VKJ 999X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 11 December 1981.

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