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WUW 449X

1982 Austin Morris Mini City

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

43,944 mi
Last recorded43,944 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 1982 Austin Morris Mini City59,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWUW 449X
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini City
Year1982
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 43,944 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 42,367 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 39,746 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 36,359 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 36,304 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 35,157 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 34,244 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 33,327 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 32,695 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 Jun 2010 32,670 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f & o/s/r tyre showing signs of ageing

n/s/r radius arm seized

rear subframe corroded

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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WUW 449X is a 1982 Austin Morris Mini City in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1982 Austin Morris Mini City models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 59,916 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 WUW 449X, 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 44 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 WUW 449X registered?

WUW 449X is a 1982 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 3 February 1982.

Is WUW 449X safe to buy?

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