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PBW 236W

1981 Austin Morris Mini City

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,787 mi
Last recorded83,787 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini City55,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBW 236W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini City
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2021 83,787 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Under body sealed

Pass 17 May 2019 27,768 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 27,762 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x2 (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in under sealer (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jul 2016 27,701 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 27,587 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 27,488 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 27,370 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 27,300 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 26,977 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 26,052 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 26,051 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 25,753 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 25,574 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 May 2006 25,262 miles

advise n/s/f lower bottom suspension arm rear bush

advise rear brake pipe inside sub framelong but acceptable

Fail 13 Apr 2006 25,255 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Front Sub-frame modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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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PBW 236W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini City in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PBW 236W, 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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PBW 236W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 16 May 1981.

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