MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
46,639 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
headlamp main beam warning lamp not working
slight play in steering rack
How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini City?
Based on 4,981 MOT tests across 672 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RKN 478W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini City in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 RKN 478W, 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 RKN 478W registered?
RKN 478W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 1 July 1981.
Is RKN 478W safe to buy?
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