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RBF 492W

1981 Austin Morris Mini City

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

20,333 mi
Last recorded20,333 miles
Recorded on16 May 2013
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini City55,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBF 492W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini City
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2013 20,333 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 19,218 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 17,531 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 15,675 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 13,520 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 9,949 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 5,444 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 5,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 899 miles

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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RBF 492W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini City in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RBF 492W, 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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What year was RBF 492W registered?

RBF 492W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 10 February 1981.

Is RBF 492W safe to buy?

The MOT history for RBF 492W shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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