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HWV 444V

1980 Austin Morris Mini City

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2025
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

3,580 mi
Last recorded3,580 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini City58,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHWV 444V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini City
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2024 3,580 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 3,552 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 3,550 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 3,549 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 3,549 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column mount bolts are not fully tight(shear-off bolt heads are still in place).

Pass 18 May 2006 3,540 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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HWV 444V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini City in Yellow with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HWV 444V, 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 HWV 444V registered?

HWV 444V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 3 June 1980.

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The MOT history for HWV 444V shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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