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RPV 368W

1981 Austin Morris Mini City

Purple Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,378 mi
Last recorded88,378 miles
Recorded on24 May 2012
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini City55,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPV 368W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini City
Year1981
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2012 88,378 miles

front floors corroded

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 May 2012 88,377 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front floors corroded

Pass 16 May 2011 85,452 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 79,799 miles
Pass 26 May 2009
Fail 18 May 2009

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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RPV 368W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini City in Purple with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RPV 368W, 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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What year was RPV 368W registered?

RPV 368W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 24 March 1981.

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