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NPJ 955W

1981 Austin Morris Mini City

Maroon Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

57,883 mi
Last recorded57,883 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini City55,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPJ 955W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini City
Year1981
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 57,883 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Apr 2018 56,897 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 55,767 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside mirror missing

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2017 55,740 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside mirror missing

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2016 53,968 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 93,398 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 93,394 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 52,624 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 52,620 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 May 2011 50,930 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 50,925 miles

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

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 47,971 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Feb 2010 47,971 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 22 May 2007 47,955 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

n/s front sill corosion not within 12 inches of prescribed arears

some play in front hubs & ball joints

Pass 24 May 2006 47,257 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 47,247 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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NPJ 955W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini City in Maroon with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 NPJ 955W, 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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NPJ 955W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 14 April 1981.

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