MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
2,068 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
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)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
slight play in offside and nearside steering rack
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)
How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini City?
Based on 4,981 MOT tests across 672 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
The MOT history for BCA 171W shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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