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Q816TEP

1987 Austin Morris Mini City

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2012
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

63,002 mi
Last recorded63,002 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ816TEP
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini City
Year1987
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2011 63,002 miles

differnt wheels fitted front /rear at time of test

Fail 28 Oct 2011 63,000 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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Q816TEP is a 1987 Austin Morris Mini City in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Q816TEP, 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 39 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 Q816TEP registered?

Q816TEP is a 1987 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 13 April 1987.

Is Q816TEP safe to buy?

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