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YWC 499X

1981 Austin Morris Mini City

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2024
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,012 mi
Last recorded100,012 miles
Recorded on30 May 2023
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini City55,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYWC 499X
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini City
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2023 100,012 miles

No rbt carried out due to modified chassis (wont fit comfortably in rollers)

slight play in steering mechanism

Fail 12 May 2023 99,947 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering wheel has movement relative to the column such that there is a serious risk of detachment STEERING IDLER (2.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering wheel has movement relative to the column such that there is a serious risk of detachment STEERING IDLER (2.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached SUSPENSION UNIT LOCK NUT SLACK (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

MODIFIED FUEL TANK / EXHAUST CLOSE TO TANK / NO HEAT SHIELD FITTED

MODIFIED SHORTENED BODY / CUT AND WELDED / NO DOORS

NO PASSENGER SEAT FITTED /. DRIVERS SEAT NON STANDARD MOUNTINGS

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

Pass 14 May 2022 99,356 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 98,675 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 98,675 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 98,665 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 7 Feb 2008 47,381 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 47,351 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 47,351 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

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

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

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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YWC 499X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini City in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YWC 499X, 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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YWC 499X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 22 September 1981.

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