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PVC 593W

1981 Austin Morris Mini City

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

61,983 mi
Last recorded61,983 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2007
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini City55,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPVC 593W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini City
Year1981
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2007 61,983 miles

Play in top engine steady

Pass 22 Dec 2006 61,875 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 61,875 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

wear in steering rack. †front brake pipes corroded. †o/s/f tyre perished.

Fail 28 Dec 2005 61,180 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

slight wear in steering rack. †front tyres slight perishing. †slight perishing n/s/f brake hose.

Pass 28 Dec 2005 61,180 miles

slight wear in steering rack. †front tyres slight perishing. †slight perishing n/s/f brake hose.

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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PVC 593W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini City in Beige 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 PVC 593W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PVC 593W registered?

PVC 593W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 15 January 1981.

Is PVC 593W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PVC 593W shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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