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WWK 490X

1982 Austin Morris Mini City

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

50,020 mi
Last recorded50,020 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 1982 Austin Morris Mini City59,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWWK 490X
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini City
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 50,020 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 50,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 50,020 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 50,020 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 50,020 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 50,020 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 50,020 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 50,020 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 50,020 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 50,020 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2012 50,002 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 50,002 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 29 May 2009 50,000 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 50,000 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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WWK 490X is a 1982 Austin Morris Mini City in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 WWK 490X, 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 WWK 490X registered?

WWK 490X is a 1982 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 5 February 1982.

Is WWK 490X safe to buy?

The MOT history for WWK 490X shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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