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BCA 171W

1981 Austin Morris Mini City

Green Petrol 1310cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

2,068 mi
Last recorded2,068 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini City55,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCA 171W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini City
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,310cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 2,068 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 1,823 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 1,442 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 629 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 578 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 8 May 2015 13 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 8 May 2015 13 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 53,421 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 50,823 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in offside and nearside steering rack

Fail 16 Jul 2010

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 48,961 miles

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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BCA 171W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini City in Green with a 1,310cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BCA 171W, 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 BCA 171W registered?

BCA 171W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 29 May 1981.

Is BCA 171W safe to buy?

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