MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,233 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
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
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is NPB 471W safe to buy?
The MOT history for NPB 471W shows 15 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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