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WGK 316W

1981 Austin Morris Mini City

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

24,086 mi
Last recorded24,086 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini City55,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGK 316W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini City
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 24,086 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 24,086 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 19,138 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 18,691 miles

Very slight play in nearside front wheel bearing.

Pass 21 Mar 2016 17,430 miles

Coolant leak from heater valve

Fail 14 Mar 2016 17,430 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Coolant leak from heater valve

Pass 30 Jan 2015 16,151 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 12,656 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 12,099 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 12,099 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 11,921 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 11,569 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 10,795 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 10,177 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2008 9,277 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 8,583 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 7,759 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 7,759 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2005 7,043 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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WGK 316W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini City in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WGK 316W, 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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WGK 316W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 14 January 1981.

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