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WPV 323X

1982 Austin Morris Mini City

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

77,351 mi
Last recorded77,351 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 1982 Austin Morris Mini City59,916 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPV 323X
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini City
Year1982
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2016 77,351 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 76,843 miles

Handbrake travel high

Fail 29 Jul 2011 76,810 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 73,788 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2010 73,738 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 72,930 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 72,255 miles

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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WPV 323X is a 1982 Austin Morris Mini City in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WPV 323X, 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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What year was WPV 323X registered?

WPV 323X is a 1982 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 14 May 1982.

Is WPV 323X safe to buy?

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