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RKO 944W

1981 Austin Mini

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,540 mi
Last recorded15,540 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1981 Austin Mini56,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKO 944W
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 22 Aug 2025 15,540 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 934 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 148 miles

heavily modified vehicle

Pass 13 Apr 2022 26 miles

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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RKO 944W is a 1981 Austin Mini in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RKO 944W, 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

How do I check the history of RKO 944W?

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What year was RKO 944W registered?

RKO 944W is a 1981 Austin Mini, first registered on 19 June 1981.

Is RKO 944W safe to buy?

The MOT history for RKO 944W shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RKO 944W have outstanding finance?

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