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FBT 726W

1980 Austin Morris Mini City

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2017
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,796 mi
Last recorded98,796 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini City58,257 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFBT 726W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini City
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 98,796 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 97,306 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 97,274 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 96,273 miles

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

front brakes close to fail at 24% requires attention

Fail 22 Mar 2006 96,259 miles

Centre Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Centre Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

drivers door lower hinge broken

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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FBT 726W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini City in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FBT 726W, 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 FBT 726W registered?

FBT 726W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 6 October 1980.

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