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NPB 471W

1981 Austin Morris Mini City

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,233 mi
Last recorded78,233 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini City55,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPB 471W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini City
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 78,233 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 78,026 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 77,864 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 77,856 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 77,469 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 77,461 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 76,965 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 76,506 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 76,500 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2008 75,898 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 75,898 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

near side front floor pan corroded but appears to have been repaired from inside.

off side floor pan badly corroded in places(outside of prescribed areas)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 75,271 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 75,191 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 74,268 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 74,259 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

centre mirror slightly insecure

near side front inner wheel arch badly corroded at top by bulk head

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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NPB 471W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini City in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 NPB 471W, 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 NPB 471W registered?

NPB 471W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 2 March 1981.

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