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KWO 540W

1981 Mini Moke

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

63,351 mi
Last recorded63,351 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1981 Mini Moke61,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKWO 540W
MakeMini
ModelMoke
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 63,351 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 63,351 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 63,195 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 63,193 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 63,087 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 62,922 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 62,922 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 62,621 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 62,037 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 61,792 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper and lower nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 61,678 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 61,560 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play detected at steering wheel

steering rack worn slightly

Pass 18 Jul 2016 61,335 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

steering rack worn

Pass 9 Jul 2015 61,322 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

slight corrosion on rear subframe

steering rack worn

Pass 11 Jul 2014 61,115 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brakes 24% out of balance

o/s rear bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 1 Jul 2013 60,927 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 60,901 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 60,686 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 60,548 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 601,987 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 59,569 miles

above normal play in n/s/r wheel bearing

advise attention to n/s/r hand brake efficancy at full crum leaver

brake light switsh sticking with ignition

flasher unit tining inconsistant with side light operation

front & rear suspension componants rusting

o/s/r brake pipe along subframe showing corrosion

Pass 18 Jun 2007 59,154 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 59,018 miles

CORROSION AFFECTING ALL BRAKE PIPES AND VEHICLE STRUCTURE--PLAY IN BOTH INNER RACK JOINTS NEAR LIMIT.

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

How Reliable is the Mini Moke?

Based on 1,705 MOT tests across 167 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
196
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
167
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 56
Stop lamp not working 50
brake recording little or no effort 44
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 39
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 35
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KWO 540W is a 1981 Mini Moke in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1981 Mini Moke models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 61,740 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Moke fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 56 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KWO 540W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Moke typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 45 years old, this Mini Moke is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KWO 540W registered?

KWO 540W is a 1981 Mini Moke, first registered on 1 February 1981.

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The MOT history for KWO 540W shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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