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PHH 160W

1981 Austin Morris Mini City

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

39,538 mi
Last recorded39,538 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2012
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini City55,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHH 160W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini City
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2012 39,538 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2012 39,538 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 38,236 miles

holes in both inner sills

Fail 22 Feb 2011 38,236 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

holes in both inner sills

Pass 12 Mar 2010 37,047 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2010 37,004 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

N/S Door step & sill panels corroded but not in a prescribed area

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 36,051 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 36,049 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 34,174 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Mar 2008 34,174 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Mar 2007 32,099 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 32,099 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 28,809 miles

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

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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PHH 160W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini City in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 PHH 160W, 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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PHH 160W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 20 May 1981.

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