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RKV 430W

1981 Austin Morris Mini City

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

1,704 mi
Last recorded1,704 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2020
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini City55,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKV 430W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini City
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2020 1,704 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 1,336 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 1,336 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play on offside wheel

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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RKV 430W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini City in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RKV 430W, 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 RKV 430W registered?

RKV 430W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 1 April 1981.

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The MOT history for RKV 430W shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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