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XRN 734V

1980 Austin Morris Mini City

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

38,041 mi
Last recorded38,041 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2009
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini City58,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXRN 734V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini City
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2009 38,041 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 38,041 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2007 36,455 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 36,455 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 35,461 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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XRN 734V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini City in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1980 Austin Morris Mini City models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 58,257 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 XRN 734V, 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 46 years old, this Austin Morris Mini City is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XRN 734V?

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What year was XRN 734V registered?

XRN 734V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 1 March 1980.

Is XRN 734V safe to buy?

The MOT history for XRN 734V shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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