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FWS 86W

1981 Austin Morris Mini 95

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,896 mi
Last recorded35,896 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2009
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini 9537,054 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWS 86W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 95
Year1981
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2009 35,896 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 35,896 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 35,764 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini 95?

Based on 1,876 MOT tests across 252 vehicles.

75.3%
Pass Rate
282
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
252
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 85
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 60
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 49
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 49
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FWS 86W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini 95 in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1981 Austin Morris Mini 95 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 37,054 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 95 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 85 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FWS 86W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Morris Mini 95 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 45 years old, this Austin Morris Mini 95 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FWS 86W registered?

FWS 86W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini 95, first registered on 21 July 1981.

Is FWS 86W safe to buy?

The MOT history for FWS 86W shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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