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DWS 352W

1980 Austin Morris Mini City

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2021
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

42,442 mi
Last recorded42,442 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini City58,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDWS 352W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini City
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2021 42,442 miles

Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit From boot floor(gromit deteriated) by exhaust front by engine (4.11 (c) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre perishing badly outer wall/tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Advise no hazard switch fitted at time of test requirements from > 1986 onwards

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides slight play lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner lower arm bushes deteriating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner lower arm bushes deteriating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All ()

Pass 12 Mar 2020 42,442 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 41,195 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 41,195 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Hazard lights (4.2.3 (c))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Headlamp reflector seriously defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Near side rear and both front tyres slightly perished

Pass 21 Oct 2010 41,186 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 41,183 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 40,957 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 40,945 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

hazards slow

Pass 20 Oct 2008 40,740 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 40,728 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 40,570 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 40,556 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 40,197 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 40,197 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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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DWS 352W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini City in Yellow with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DWS 352W, 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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DWS 352W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 10 October 1980.

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