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LOB 455X

1981 Austin Morris Mini City

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

26,182 mi
Last recorded26,182 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini City55,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLOB 455X
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini City
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 26,182 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 26,168 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 26,142 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 26,135 miles

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported across subframe (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 25,967 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 25,964 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2016 25,956 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 25,698 miles

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 29 Jun 2015 25,664 miles

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

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Lower Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 27 Jun 2014 25,241 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 25,241 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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LOB 455X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini City in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 LOB 455X, 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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LOB 455X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 1 September 1981.

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