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YGC 944W

1981 Austin Morris Mini City

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,689 mi
Last recorded97,689 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini City55,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYGC 944W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini City
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2017 97,689 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 97,220 miles

oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2014 95,371 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 90,731 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 85,092 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 81,949 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake discs slightly corroded

headlamp patterns very poor

n/s/f shock wet(poss waxoyl)

o/s handbrake effort low

rear brake efforts low

vehicle running very hot

wipers poor

Fail 14 Jul 2011 81,949 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

co level very low

front brake discs slightly corroded

headlamp patterns very poor

n/s/f shock wet(poss waxoyl)

o/s handbrake effort low

rear brake efforts low

vehicle running very hot

wipers poor

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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YGC 944W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini City in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YGC 944W, 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 YGC 944W registered?

YGC 944W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 25 March 1981.

Is YGC 944W safe to buy?

The MOT history for YGC 944W shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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