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WEA 638X

1981 Austin Morris Mini City

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2016
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

66,089 mi
Last recorded66,089 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2015
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini City55,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWEA 638X
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini City
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2015 66,089 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 65,153 miles

offside and nearside floor / sill corrosion evident

offside front floor corrded and holed but not in prescribed area

rear lights not very bright

rear subframe corrosion evident

Fail 20 Jun 2014 65,140 miles

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

offside and nearside floor / sill corrosion evident

offside front floor corrded and holed but not in prescribed area

rear lights not very bright

rear subframe corrosion evident

Pass 30 May 2013 63,663 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 63,663 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 62,783 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 62,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Oil leak

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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WEA 638X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini City in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 WEA 638X, 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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What year was WEA 638X registered?

WEA 638X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 5 November 1981.

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The MOT history for WEA 638X shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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