MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
2,327 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
fixed seats
hazards dull
slight play in rack ends
hazards dull
seats fixed
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Parking brake lever insecure weld broken (3.1.3b)
hazards dull
seats fixed
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
hazards dull
osf seat fixed
hazards dull
osf seat fixed
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
hazards dull
osf seat fixed
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
hazards dull
osf seat fixed
Oil leak
nsr tyre starting to pertsh
os rack boot starting to perish
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Oil leak
nsr tyre starting to pertsh
os rack boot starting to perish
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
rack boot os deterated
Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
hazards dull
nsr tyre starting to perish
os rack boot starting to perish
washer bottle leak
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
hazards dull
nsr tyre starting to perish
os rack boot starting to perish
washer bottle leak
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
slight play steering rack
slight play steering rack
Centre Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini City?
Based on 4,981 MOT tests across 672 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FRN 270W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini City in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 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 FRN 270W, 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.
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What year was FRN 270W registered?
FRN 270W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 1 January 1981.
Is FRN 270W safe to buy?
The MOT history for FRN 270W shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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