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XGJ 313W

1981 Austin Morris Mini City

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

12,115 mi
Last recorded12,115 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini City55,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXGJ 313W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini City
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 12,115 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2025 12,111 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2015 11,970 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Pass 30 Apr 2011 72,277 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 83,070 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 82,153 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 79,641 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 79,573 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

surface corrosion underside of vehicle, o/s bottom ball joint in poor condition,

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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XGJ 313W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini City in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XGJ 313W, 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 XGJ 313W registered?

XGJ 313W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 6 February 1981.

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