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XNX 571X

1982 Austin Morris Mini City

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

84,603 mi
Last recorded84,603 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 1982 Austin Morris Mini City59,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXNX 571X
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini City
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 84,603 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2024 84,598 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlamps, dip beam comes on when high beam should and vise versa (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 84,367 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 83,960 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2021 83,599 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 81,243 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 79,228 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Engine mount has slight play

Pass 5 Jul 2018 78,924 miles

Both front brake hoses outer casing damaged

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 78,900 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front brake hoses outer casing damaged

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 78,765 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front floor corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 78,733 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front floor corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 78,347 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

some corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 23 Jul 2015 77,856 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Jul 2015 77,770 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 74,681 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 74,681 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 74,109 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 74,109 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 73,948 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 73,785 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 73,784 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 May 2010 73,693 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 71,944 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 69,316 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 64,693 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 60,428 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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XNX 571X is a 1982 Austin Morris Mini City in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 XNX 571X, 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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XNX 571X is a 1982 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 26 March 1982.

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