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HBO 186W

1980 Austin Morris Mini City

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

15,986 mi
Last recorded15,986 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini City58,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBO 186W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini City
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 15,986 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 14,460 miles

all tyre sidewalls leaning in slightly

Fail 18 May 2017 14,435 miles

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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)

all tyre sidewalls leaning in slightly

Pass 10 May 2016 113,507 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Vehicle has been extensively modified but all fixings are sound and secure.

Pass 7 Mar 2015 109,850 miles

this vehicle has been extensivly modified but all fixings are sound and secure and to a high standard

Pass 30 Aug 2013 109,620 miles

This car has been extensivley modified, but all fixings are of a sound condition.

Pass 31 Aug 2012 109,421 miles

r/h indicator on flash per min limit

this car has been extensivley modified, but all fixings are of a sound condition

Pass 5 Jul 2011 109,350 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

This vehicle has been exstensivley modified, but all fixings etc are of a sound nature.

Fail 1 Apr 2009 44,705 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 44,354 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 4,533 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 4,231 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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HBO 186W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini City in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HBO 186W, 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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HBO 186W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 8 September 1980.

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