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PWY 375W

1980 Austin Morris Mini City

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

79,588 mi
Last recorded79,588 miles
Recorded on7 May 2015
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini City58,257 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPWY 375W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini City
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2015 79,588 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 May 2015 79,583 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front outer sill panel corroded but not considered excessive

offside front outer sill panel corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 6 May 2014 79,389 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to o/s front door step outside prescribed area

slight play in lower steering column bush

slight scratching to front windscreen

Pass 12 Apr 2013 79,372 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s and n/s rear outer sills have slight corrosion

Pass 7 Feb 2012 79,301 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Feb 2012 79,301 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 79,258 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

scratches on n/s front windscreen not seriously effecting drivers view

Fail 31 Jan 2011 79,258 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

scratches on n/s front windscreen not seriously effecting drivers view

Pass 2 Nov 2009 79,200 miles

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

slight scratching to n/s front windscreen not effecting drivers view

Fail 2 Nov 2009 79,200 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

slight scratching to n/s front windscreen not effecting drivers view

Pass 4 Nov 2008 79,157 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Nov 2008 79,157 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2007 79,053 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 79,052 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 78,887 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 78,887 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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PWY 375W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini City in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1980 Austin Morris Mini City models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 58,257 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 PWY 375W, 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 46 years old, this Austin Morris Mini City is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PWY 375W registered?

PWY 375W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 15 November 1980.

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