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YUD 685V

1979 Austin Morris Mini City

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,361 mi
Last recorded35,361 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2015
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini City47,767 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYUD 685V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini City
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2015 35,361 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 35,287 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 35,159 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 35,116 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2011 35,116 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 32,062 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 32,997 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 32,997 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 May 2007 31,398 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 29 May 2007 31,398 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 May 2006 29,992 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 29,992 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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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YUD 685V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini City in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 Austin Morris Mini City models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 47,767 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 YUD 685V, 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 47 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 YUD 685V registered?

YUD 685V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 1 November 1979.

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