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WKH 929X

1981 Austin Morris Mini City

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,455 mi
Last recorded87,455 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2015
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini City55,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWKH 929X
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini City
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2015 87,455 miles

vehicle undersealed

Pass 15 May 2010 86,766 miles

STRONG ADVICE = osr brake signs of fluid leaks around drum

STRONGS ADVICE = osf outer c,v boot signs of grease leaks & small pin hole

steering rack boot deteriorating / oil leaks/play in both front wheels / slight imbalance to front brakes

Pass 22 May 2009 85,668 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 85,623 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 May 2008 84,242 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2007 82,806 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 82,850 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2006 82,576 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 82,561 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/f flexi hose close to drive shaft gaiter.

slight lift in n/s/f bottom ball joint.

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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WKH 929X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini City in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WKH 929X, 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 WKH 929X registered?

WKH 929X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is WKH 929X safe to buy?

The MOT history for WKH 929X shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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