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RRH 460W

1980 Austin Morris Mini City

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,017 mi
Last recorded97,017 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2012
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini City58,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRH 460W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini City
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2012 97,017 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front brake balance requires attention

slight exhaust blow from downpipe

welding repairs to underside of vehicle

wetness around brake master cylinder

Fail 19 Sep 2012 97,013 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front brake balance requires attention

slight exhaust blow from downpipe

welding repairs to underside of vehicle

wetness around brake master cylinder

Pass 5 Sep 2011 90,830 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres perished

extensive welding repairs to floors

Fail 1 Sep 2011 90,666 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres perished

extensive welding repairs to floors

no nearside front or rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 7 Sep 2010 86,374 miles

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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RRH 460W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini City in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1980 Austin Morris Mini City models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 58,257 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 RRH 460W, 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 46 years old, this Austin Morris Mini City is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RRH 460W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini City, first registered on 24 October 1980.

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