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BNH 86E

1980 Austin Morris Mini City

White Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2014
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

6,832 mi
Last recorded6,832 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2013
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini City58,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNH 86E
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini City
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2013 6,832 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 2 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Oct 2012 2 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

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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BNH 86E is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini City in White with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1980 Austin Morris Mini City models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 58,257 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 BNH 86E, 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 46 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 BNH 86E registered?

BNH 86E is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 3 January 1980.

Is BNH 86E safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNH 86E shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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