1981 Austin Morris MINI City 1.0L Petrol · LOP 518X
1981 Austin Morris MINI City (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1981. Recorded mileage 18,993 miles. MOT expired on 24 Aug 2023.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN MORRIS MINI CITY
- Year / Origin
- 1981 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Aug 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 18,993 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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LOP 518X Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2022
- 18,993 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LOP 518X MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1981 Austin Morris Mini City (LOP 518X) between May 2007 and August 2022.
The record contains 16 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
LOP 518X Mileage History
- 01/05/200788,600 mi
- 29/04/2008915,139 mi+826,539 mi
- 29/04/200994,679 mi-820,460 mi
- 05/05/201098,071 mi+3,392 mi
- 14/06/2011967 mi-97,104 mi
- 18/06/20123,615 mi+2,648 mi
- 21/06/201361,669 mi+58,054 mi
- 23/06/201489,835 mi+28,166 mi
- 23/06/201511,335 mi-78,500 mi
- 24/06/201613,494 mi+2,159 mi
- 08/07/2017155,202 mi+141,708 mi
- 01/08/201817,051 mi-138,151 mi
- 02/08/201917,945 mi+894 mi
- 04/08/202018,385 mi+440 mi
- 12/08/202118,756 mi+371 mi
- 26/08/202218,993 mi+237 mi
Average of roughly -4,543 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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