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RAP 781X

1981 Austin Mini

Red Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

19,434 mi
Last recorded19,434 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2011
Typical for 1981 Austin Mini56,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAP 781X
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc
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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2011 19,434 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 18,627 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 18,604 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2008 18,585 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 16,975 miles

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

How Reliable is the Austin Mini?

Based on 18,242 MOT tests across 2,720 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
340
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
2,720
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 846
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 689
brake recording little or no effort 623
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 526
Steering rack gaiter split 471
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RAP 781X is a 1981 Austin Mini in Red with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1981 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 56,830 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 Mini fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RAP 781X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 45 years old, this Austin Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RAP 781X registered?

RAP 781X is a 1981 Austin Mini, first registered on 14 September 1981.

Is RAP 781X safe to buy?

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