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PFH 312W

1981 Austin Morris Mini City

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

38,689 mi
Last recorded38,689 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2011
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini City55,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPFH 312W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini City
Year1981
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2011 38,689 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

exhaust mountings starting to split

o/s h/lamp pattern weak

Fail 29 Jul 2011 38,688 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

exhaust mountings starting to split

Pass 16 Jul 2010 36,796 miles

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

headlamp reflectors corroded

steering rack slight wear in knuckle`s

Pass 1 Mar 2008 36,775 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2008

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

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

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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PFH 312W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini City in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PFH 312W, 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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PFH 312W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 18 March 1981.

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