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RFJ 42W

1981 Austin Morris Mini City

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

67,433 mi
Last recorded67,433 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2015
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini City55,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFJ 42W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini City
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2015 67,433 miles

slight movement o/s/f botom ball joint,o/s/f & n/s/f tyres worn on outer edges,slight exhaust leak,slight movement rear radius arms

Pass 20 Dec 2013 66,695 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 66,123 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f floor outer panel corroded repaired inner side

Pass 30 Dec 2011 65,479 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 64,978 miles

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

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

Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2009 64,521 miles

centre exhaust has minor leak of exhaust gases

n/s/r radius arm has slight play in pin/bush

o/s/r radius arm has slight play in pin/bush

Pass 22 Dec 2008 63,560 miles

front engine mountings weak.

slight exhaust leak front joint.

slight movement in nearside and offside rear radius arms.

Fail 31 Dec 2007 630,192 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s and n/s rear radius arms have slight movement

Pass 31 Dec 2007 630,192 miles

o/s and n/s rear radius arms have slight movement

Pass 30 Dec 2006 62,192 miles

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN N/S AND O/S REAR RADIUS ARMS

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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RFJ 42W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini City in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RFJ 42W, 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 RFJ 42W registered?

RFJ 42W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 24 June 1981.

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