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EFR 855W

1980 Austin Morris Mini City

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

59,808 mi
Last recorded59,808 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini City58,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFR 855W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini City
Year1980
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 59,808 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 59,689 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 59,604 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 59,436 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 59,403 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 59,150 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 59,150 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 59,013 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 58,545 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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EFR 855W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini City in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EFR 855W, 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 EFR 855W registered?

EFR 855W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 1 September 1980.

Is EFR 855W safe to buy?

The MOT history for EFR 855W shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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