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YKX 294X

1981 Austin Morris Mini City

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

33,755 mi
Last recorded33,755 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini City55,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYKX 294X
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini City
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2022 33,755 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 32,777 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 32,326 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 32,326 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened o/s & n/s rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 31,281 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 30,201 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 28,775 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 27,245 miles

both rack boots perished

Pass 7 Nov 2014 26,127 miles

n/s/f lower ball joint worn

n/s/r brake effort low

n/s/r radius arm slight play

Pass 1 Nov 2013 21,831 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 17,033 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 10,239 miles

o/s cv boot perished

slight play in both front lower ball joints

slight play in o/s/f lower shock bush

Pass 5 Nov 2010 1,715 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 95,743 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 86,759 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 71,881 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 60,263 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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YKX 294X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini City in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 YKX 294X, 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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YKX 294X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 8 October 1981.

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