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VSH 114V

1979 Austin Morris Mini City

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

44,140 mi
Last recorded44,140 miles
Recorded on28 May 2015
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini City47,767 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVSH 114V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini City
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2015 44,140 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 44,134 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 44,090 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 44,064 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 44,046 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 44,039 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 44,023 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 43,996 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2008 43,936 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 43,930 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 43,910 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 43,902 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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VSH 114V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini City in Yellow with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1979 Austin Morris Mini City models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 47,767 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 VSH 114V, 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 47 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 VSH 114V registered?

VSH 114V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 1 September 1979.

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