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WLR 46X

1982 Austin Morris Mini City

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

26,238 mi
Last recorded26,238 miles
Recorded on3 May 2011
Typical for 1982 Austin Morris Mini City59,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWLR 46X
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini City
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2011 26,238 miles

rack boots perished

rear tyres on limits

slight ex. leaks

slight noise o/s/f bearing

slight play in swivels & rack

welded patches

Pass 29 Mar 2010 19,481 miles

front steps, rear quarter panels, rear valance corroded

o/s/r back plate corroding

rust, corrosion & welded patches in various places

slight ex. leaks

slight noise on front bearings

slight play in swivels

Fail 22 Mar 2010 19,481 miles

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

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

front steps, rear quarter panels, rear valance corroded

o/s/r back plate corroding

rust, corrosion & welded patches in various places

slight ex. leaks

slight noise on front bearings

slight play in swivels

Pass 13 Mar 2009 18,717 miles

c.v. boots perished

o/s handbrake slightly low effort

rear valance corroded

rust & corrosion in various places

slight travel on footbrake

Fail 3 Mar 2009 18,717 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

c.v. boots perished

o/s handbrake slightly low effort

rear valance corroded

rust & corrosion in various places

slight travel on footbrake

Pass 17 Mar 2008 17,853 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

parking brake travel long

rust, corrosion & welded patches in various places

Fail 14 Mar 2008 17,853 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

parking brake travel long

rust, corrosion & welded patches in various places

Pass 2 Mar 2007 15,613 miles

rust ,corrosion & welded patchs various places lots of underseal

slight exhaust leaks

slight play steering joints

wipers slightly slow

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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WLR 46X is a 1982 Austin Morris Mini City in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1982 Austin Morris Mini City models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 59,916 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 WLR 46X, 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 44 years old, this Austin Morris Mini City is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WLR 46X is a 1982 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 4 March 1982.

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