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BSF 492W

1981 Austin Morris Mini City

Brown Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,233 mi
Last recorded68,233 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini City55,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBSF 492W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini City
Year1981
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 8 Apr 2025 68,233 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 68,040 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 67,955 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 67,526 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 66,322 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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BSF 492W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini City in Brown with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BSF 492W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BSF 492W registered?

BSF 492W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 20 February 1981.

Is BSF 492W safe to buy?

The MOT history for BSF 492W shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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