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OPD 470W

1981 Austin Morris Mini City

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

50,501 mi
Last recorded50,501 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini City55,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPD 470W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini City
Year1981
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 50,501 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 49,922 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 49,171 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 48,058 miles

dampness around fuel tank no leaks found

Fail 3 Jan 2015 48,058 miles

dampness around fuel tank no leaks found

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 47,800 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 47,800 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 47,596 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 6 Jan 2009 47,440 miles

both nearside tyres perished

Pass 14 Dec 2007 47,140 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 47,410 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 47,140 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 47,140 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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OPD 470W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini City in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OPD 470W, 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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OPD 470W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 10 June 1981.

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