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LJO 123W

1980 Austin Morris Mini City

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2013
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,344 mi
Last recorded91,344 miles
Recorded on26 May 2012
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini City58,257 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJO 123W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini City
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2012 91,344 miles

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

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

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

both front inner wings corroded

front wiper blade split at end

Fail 21 May 2012 91,344 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

both front inner wings corroded

front wiper blade split at end

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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LJO 123W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini City in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LJO 123W, 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.

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LJO 123W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 1 November 1980.

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