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KPL 542W

1980 Austin Morris Mini City

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,349 mi
Last recorded88,349 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2005
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini City58,257 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKPL 542W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini City
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2005 88,349 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 88,349 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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KPL 542W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini City in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 KPL 542W, 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 KPL 542W registered?

KPL 542W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 1 September 1980.

Is KPL 542W safe to buy?

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