MOT Status
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66,657 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Just above rear sub frame (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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rear fuel pipe lose
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
slight wear in offside of steering rack
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini 1000?
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RPV 500W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.
Across all 1981 Austin Morris Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 46,260 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Austin Morris Mini 1000 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 726 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RPV 500W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Morris Mini 1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 45 years old, this Austin Morris Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was RPV 500W registered?
RPV 500W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 1 March 1981.
Is RPV 500W safe to buy?
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