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NRM 806W

1981 Austin Morris Mini City

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

95,467 mi
Last recorded95,467 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini City55,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNRM 806W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini City
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 95,467 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn radius arm (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 95,466 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 95,469 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 95,466 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 95,438 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 95,370 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 95,219 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 94,965 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 94,813 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 94,813 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 94,699 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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NRM 806W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini City in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NRM 806W, 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 NRM 806W registered?

NRM 806W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 1 May 1981.

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